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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,594.66, 332,016.61 and 133,162.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,594.66, 332,016.61 and 133,162.39 is: 183,761.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,594.66 : 332,016.61 = 133,162.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,594.66/332,016.61 = 133,162.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,594.66x = 332,016.61 × 133,162.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,594.66x = 44,212,123,771.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,212,123,771.50/240,594.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,761.87

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