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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,595.25, 332,016.49 and 133,158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,595.25, 332,016.49 and 133,158.88 is: 183,756.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,595.25 : 332,016.49 = 133,158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,595.25/332,016.49 = 133,158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,595.25x = 332,016.49 × 133,158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,595.25x = 44,210,942,786.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,210,942,786.99/240,595.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,756.51

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