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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,749.57, 332,229.98 and 133,319.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,749.57, 332,229.98 and 133,319.27 is: 183,978.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,749.57 : 332,229.98 = 133,319.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,749.57/332,229.98 = 133,319.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,749.57x = 332,229.98 × 133,319.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,749.57x = 44,292,656,077.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,292,656,077.97/240,749.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,978.14

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