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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,606, 332,001.53 and 133,175.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,606, 332,001.53 and 133,175.78 is: 183,763.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,606 : 332,001.53 = 133,175.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,606/332,001.53 = 133,175.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,606x = 332,001.53 × 133,175.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,606x = 44,214,561,058.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,214,561,058.94/240,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,763.34

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