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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,741.36, 332,219.01 and 133,309.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,741.36, 332,219.01 and 133,309.11 is: 183,964.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,741.36 : 332,219.01 = 133,309.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,741.36/332,219.01 = 133,309.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,741.36x = 332,219.01 × 133,309.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,741.36x = 44,287,820,548.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,287,820,548.18/240,741.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,964.32

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