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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,609.92, 332,042.32 and 133,187.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,609.92, 332,042.32 and 133,187.36 is: 183,798.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,609.92 : 332,042.32 = 133,187.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,609.92/332,042.32 = 133,187.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,609.92x = 332,042.32 × 133,187.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,609.92x = 44,223,840,009.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,223,840,009.08/240,609.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,798.91

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