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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,609.18, 332,043.60 and 133,189.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,609.18, 332,043.60 and 133,189.22 is: 183,802.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,609.18 : 332,043.60 = 133,189.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,609.18/332,043.60 = 133,189.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,609.18x = 332,043.60 × 133,189.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,609.18x = 44,224,628,089.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,224,628,089.99/240,609.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,802.75

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