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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,610.38, 332,008.11 and 133,179.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,610.38, 332,008.11 and 133,179.27 is: 183,768.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,610.38 : 332,008.11 = 133,179.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,610.38/332,008.11 = 133,179.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,610.38x = 332,008.11 × 133,179.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,610.38x = 44,216,597,723.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,216,597,723.88/240,610.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,768.45

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