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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,596.25, 332,017.87 and 133,159.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,596.25, 332,017.87 and 133,159.88 is: 183,757.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,596.25 : 332,017.87 = 133,159.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,596.25/332,017.87 = 133,159.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,596.25x = 332,017.87 × 133,159.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,596.25x = 44,211,459,727.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,211,459,727.06/240,596.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,757.89

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