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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,752.16, 332,238.42 and 133,330.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,752.16, 332,238.42 and 133,330.68 is: 183,996.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,752.16 : 332,238.42 = 133,330.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,752.16/332,238.42 = 133,330.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,752.16x = 332,238.42 × 133,330.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,752.16x = 44,297,574,460.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,297,574,460.73/240,752.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,996.58

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