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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,591.81, 332,015.47 and 133,161.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,591.81, 332,015.47 and 133,161.56 is: 183,762.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,591.81 : 332,015.47 = 133,161.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,591.81/332,015.47 = 133,161.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,591.81x = 332,015.47 × 133,161.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,591.81x = 44,211,697,929.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,211,697,929.33/240,591.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,762.27

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