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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,740.13, 332,217.28 and 133,307.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,740.13, 332,217.28 and 133,307.85 is: 183,962.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,740.13 : 332,217.28 = 133,307.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,740.13/332,217.28 = 133,307.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,740.13x = 332,217.28 × 133,307.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,740.13x = 44,287,171,329.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,287,171,329.65/240,740.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,962.56

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