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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,606.46, 332,026.46 and 133,170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,606.46, 332,026.46 and 133,170.08 is: 183,768.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,606.46 : 332,026.46 = 133,170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,606.46/332,026.46 = 133,170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,606.46x = 332,026.46 × 133,170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,606.46x = 44,215,990,240.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,215,990,240.32/240,606.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,768.92

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