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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,746.14, 332,225.55 and 133,313.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,746.14, 332,225.55 and 133,313.86 is: 183,970.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,746.14 : 332,225.55 = 133,313.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,746.14/332,225.55 = 133,313.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,746.14x = 332,225.55 × 133,313.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,746.14x = 44,290,270,461.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,290,270,461.12/240,746.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,970.84

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