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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,741.99, 332,225.55 and 133,318.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,741.99, 332,225.55 and 133,318.98 is: 183,981.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,741.99 : 332,225.55 = 133,318.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,741.99/332,225.55 = 133,318.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,741.99x = 332,225.55 × 133,318.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,741.99x = 44,291,971,455.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,291,971,455.94/240,741.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,981.08

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