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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,739.13, 332,215.91 and 133,306.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,739.13, 332,215.91 and 133,306.85 is: 183,961.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,739.13 : 332,215.91 = 133,306.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,739.13/332,215.91 = 133,306.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,739.13x = 332,215.91 × 133,306.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,739.13x = 44,286,654,154.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,286,654,154.37/240,739.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,961.18

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