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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,576.44, 331,960.73 and 133,146.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,576.44, 331,960.73 and 133,146.22 is: 183,722.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,576.44 : 331,960.73 = 133,146.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,576.44/331,960.73 = 133,146.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,576.44x = 331,960.73 × 133,146.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,576.44x = 44,199,314,728.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,199,314,728.14/240,576.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,722.54

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