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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,742.13, 332,220.05 and 133,309.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,742.13, 332,220.05 and 133,309.85 is: 183,965.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,742.13 : 332,220.05 = 133,309.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,742.13/332,220.05 = 133,309.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,742.13x = 332,220.05 × 133,309.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,742.13x = 44,288,202,704.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,288,202,704.84/240,742.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,965.32

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