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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,781.75, 332,279.93 and 133,349.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,781.75, 332,279.93 and 133,349.53 is: 184,022.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,781.75 : 332,279.93 = 133,349.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,781.75/332,279.93 = 133,349.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,781.75x = 332,279.93 × 133,349.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,781.75x = 44,309,372,493.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,309,372,493.93/240,781.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,022.97

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