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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,605.66, 332,038.76 and 133,185.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,605.66, 332,038.76 and 133,185.71 is: 183,797.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,605.66 : 332,038.76 = 133,185.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,605.66/332,038.76 = 133,185.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,605.66x = 332,038.76 × 133,185.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,605.66x = 44,222,815,672.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,222,815,672.00/240,605.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,797.91

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