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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,739.49, 332,216.42 and 133,307.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,739.49, 332,216.42 and 133,307.24 is: 183,961.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,739.49 : 332,216.42 = 133,307.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,739.49/332,216.42 = 133,307.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,739.49x = 332,216.42 × 133,307.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,739.49x = 44,286,851,705.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,286,851,705.26/240,739.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,961.72

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