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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,737.68, 332,228.02 and 133,307.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,737.68, 332,228.02 and 133,307.72 is: 183,970.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,737.68 : 332,228.02 = 133,307.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,737.68/332,228.02 = 133,307.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,737.68x = 332,228.02 × 133,307.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,737.68x = 44,288,559,866.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,288,559,866.31/240,737.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,970.20

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