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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,751.94, 332,237.36 and 133,321.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,751.94, 332,237.36 and 133,321.84 is: 183,983.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,751.94 : 332,237.36 = 133,321.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,751.94/332,237.36 = 133,321.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,751.94x = 332,237.36 × 133,321.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,751.94x = 44,294,496,151.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,294,496,151.94/240,751.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,983.96

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