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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,773.88, 332,273.34 and 133,341.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,773.88, 332,273.34 and 133,341.24 is: 184,013.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,773.88 : 332,273.34 = 133,341.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,773.88/332,273.34 = 133,341.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,773.88x = 332,273.34 × 133,341.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,773.88x = 44,305,739,174.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,305,739,174.54/240,773.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,013.89

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