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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,742.64, 332,220.72 and 133,310.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,742.64, 332,220.72 and 133,310.36 is: 183,966.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,742.64 : 332,220.72 = 133,310.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,742.64/332,220.72 = 133,310.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,742.64x = 332,220.72 × 133,310.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,742.64x = 44,288,463,782.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,288,463,782.66/240,742.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,966.01

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