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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,609.66, 332,044.28 and 133,189.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,609.66, 332,044.28 and 133,189.71 is: 183,803.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,609.66 : 332,044.28 = 133,189.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,609.66/332,044.28 = 133,189.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,609.66x = 332,044.28 × 133,189.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,609.66x = 44,224,881,360.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,224,881,360.36/240,609.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,803.43

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