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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,742.15, 332,191.58 and 133,309.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,742.15, 332,191.58 and 133,309.42 is: 183,948.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,742.15 : 332,191.58 = 133,309.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,742.15/332,191.58 = 133,309.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,742.15x = 332,191.58 × 133,309.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,742.15x = 44,284,266,858.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,284,266,858.68/240,742.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,948.95

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