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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,740.69, 332,222.13 and 133,310.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,740.69, 332,222.13 and 133,310.79 is: 183,968.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,740.69 : 332,222.13 = 133,310.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,740.69/332,222.13 = 133,310.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,740.69x = 332,222.13 × 133,310.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,740.69x = 44,288,794,605.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,288,794,605.78/240,740.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,968.88

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