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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,606.16, 332,039.45 and 133,186.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,606.16, 332,039.45 and 133,186.21 is: 183,798.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,606.16 : 332,039.45 = 133,186.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,606.16/332,039.45 = 133,186.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,606.16x = 332,039.45 × 133,186.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,606.16x = 44,223,073,589.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,223,073,589.86/240,606.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,798.60

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