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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,590.81, 332,014.09 and 133,160.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,590.81, 332,014.09 and 133,160.56 is: 183,760.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,590.81 : 332,014.09 = 133,160.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,590.81/332,014.09 = 133,160.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,590.81x = 332,014.09 × 133,160.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,590.81x = 44,211,181,239.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,211,181,239.03/240,590.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,760.89

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