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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,601.44, 332,021.52 and 133,171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,601.44, 332,021.52 and 133,171.68 is: 183,772.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,601.44 : 332,021.52 = 133,171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,601.44/332,021.52 = 133,171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,601.44x = 332,021.52 × 133,171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,601.44x = 44,215,863,614.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,215,863,614.55/240,601.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,772.23

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