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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,588.36, 332,003.40 and 133,158.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,588.36, 332,003.40 and 133,158.60 is: 183,754.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,588.36 : 332,003.40 = 133,158.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,588.36/332,003.40 = 133,158.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,588.36x = 332,003.40 × 133,158.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,588.36x = 44,209,107,939.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,209,107,939.24/240,588.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,754.14

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