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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,599.96, 332,017.51 and 133,163.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,599.96, 332,017.51 and 133,163.58 is: 183,759.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,599.96 : 332,017.51 = 133,163.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,599.96/332,017.51 = 133,163.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,599.96x = 332,017.51 × 133,163.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,599.96x = 44,212,640,574.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,212,640,574.70/240,599.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,759.97

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