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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,742.26, 332,191.80 and 133,309.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,742.26, 332,191.80 and 133,309.62 is: 183,949.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,742.26 : 332,191.80 = 133,309.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,742.26/332,191.80 = 133,309.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,742.26x = 332,191.80 × 133,309.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,742.26x = 44,284,362,625.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,284,362,625.12/240,742.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,949.27

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