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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,595.76, 332,017.18 and 133,159.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,595.76, 332,017.18 and 133,159.38 is: 183,757.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,595.76 : 332,017.18 = 133,159.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,595.76/332,017.18 = 133,159.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,595.76x = 332,017.18 × 133,159.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,595.76x = 44,211,201,172.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,211,201,172.35/240,595.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,757.20

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