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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,604.16, 332,036.69 and 133,184.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,604.16, 332,036.69 and 133,184.21 is: 183,795.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,604.16 : 332,036.69 = 133,184.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,604.16/332,036.69 = 133,184.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,604.16x = 332,036.69 × 133,184.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,604.16x = 44,222,041,922.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,222,041,922.56/240,604.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,795.84

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