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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,744.48, 332,227.12 and 133,314.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,744.48, 332,227.12 and 133,314.48 is: 183,973.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,744.48 : 332,227.12 = 133,314.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,744.48/332,227.12 = 133,314.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,744.48x = 332,227.12 × 133,314.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,744.48x = 44,290,685,744.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,290,685,744.70/240,744.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,973.84

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