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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,738.99, 332,221.41 and 133,315.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,738.99, 332,221.41 and 133,315.98 is: 183,976.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,738.99 : 332,221.41 = 133,315.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,738.99/332,221.41 = 133,315.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,738.99x = 332,221.41 × 133,315.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,738.99x = 44,290,422,851.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,290,422,851.13/240,738.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,976.94

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