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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,600.76, 331,982.94 and 133,165.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,600.76, 331,982.94 and 133,165.72 is: 183,743.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,600.76 : 331,982.94 = 133,165.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,600.76/331,982.94 = 133,165.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,600.76x = 331,982.94 × 133,165.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,600.76x = 44,208,747,232.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,208,747,232.82/240,600.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,743.17

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