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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,610.44, 332,033.94 and 133,180.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,610.44, 332,033.94 and 133,180.68 is: 183,784.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,610.44 : 332,033.94 = 133,180.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,610.44/332,033.94 = 133,180.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,610.44x = 332,033.94 × 133,180.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,610.44x = 44,220,505,912.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,220,505,912.28/240,610.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,784.65

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