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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,780.25, 332,277.86 and 133,348.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,780.25, 332,277.86 and 133,348.03 is: 184,020.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,780.25 : 332,277.86 = 133,348.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,780.25/332,277.86 = 133,348.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,780.25x = 332,277.86 × 133,348.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,780.25x = 44,308,598,043.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,308,598,043.62/240,780.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,020.90

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