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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,601.30, 332,021.37 and 133,171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,601.30, 332,021.37 and 133,171.54 is: 183,772.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,601.30 : 332,021.37 = 133,171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,601.30/332,021.37 = 133,171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,601.30x = 332,021.37 × 133,171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,601.30x = 44,215,797,155.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,215,797,155.81/240,601.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,772.06

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