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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,596.48, 332,016.48 and 133,163.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,596.48, 332,016.48 and 133,163.84 is: 183,762.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,596.48 : 332,016.48 = 133,163.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,596.48/332,016.48 = 133,163.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,596.48x = 332,016.48 × 133,163.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,596.48x = 44,212,589,420.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,212,589,420.08/240,596.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,762.41

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