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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,605.46, 332,025.08 and 133,169.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,605.46, 332,025.08 and 133,169.08 is: 183,767.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,605.46 : 332,025.08 = 133,169.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,605.46/332,025.08 = 133,169.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,605.46x = 332,025.08 × 133,169.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,605.46x = 44,215,474,440.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,215,474,440.53/240,605.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,767.54

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