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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,737.91, 332,191.29 and 133,280.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,737.91, 332,191.29 and 133,280.97 is: 183,912.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,737.91 : 332,191.29 = 133,280.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,737.91/332,191.29 = 133,280.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,737.91x = 332,191.29 × 133,280.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,737.91x = 44,274,777,356.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,274,777,356.75/240,737.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,912.78

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