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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,607.16, 332,040.83 and 133,187.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,607.16, 332,040.83 and 133,187.21 is: 183,799.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,607.16 : 332,040.83 = 133,187.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,607.16/332,040.83 = 133,187.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,607.16x = 332,040.83 × 133,187.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,607.16x = 44,223,591,753.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,223,591,753.78/240,607.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,799.98

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