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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,592.55, 332,013.69 and 133,160.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,592.55, 332,013.69 and 133,160.29 is: 183,758.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,592.55 : 332,013.69 = 133,160.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,592.55/332,013.69 = 133,160.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,592.55x = 332,013.69 × 133,160.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,592.55x = 44,211,038,414.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,211,038,414.34/240,592.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,758.97

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