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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,748.07, 332,227.91 and 133,317.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,748.07, 332,227.91 and 133,317.77 is: 183,976.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,748.07 : 332,227.91 = 133,317.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,748.07/332,227.91 = 133,317.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,748.07x = 332,227.91 × 133,317.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,748.07x = 44,291,882,765.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,291,882,765.12/240,748.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,976.07

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