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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,742.18, 332,191.63 and 133,309.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,742.18, 332,191.63 and 133,309.45 is: 183,949.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,742.18 : 332,191.63 = 133,309.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,742.18/332,191.63 = 133,309.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,742.18x = 332,191.63 × 133,309.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,742.18x = 44,284,283,489.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,284,283,489.90/240,742.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,949.00

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