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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,738.38, 332,214.87 and 133,306.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,738.38, 332,214.87 and 133,306.11 is: 183,960.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,738.38 : 332,214.87 = 133,306.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,738.38/332,214.87 = 133,306.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,738.38x = 332,214.87 × 133,306.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,738.38x = 44,286,272,003.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,286,272,003.86/240,738.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,960.17

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