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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,611.94, 332,036.01 and 133,182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,611.94, 332,036.01 and 133,182.18 is: 183,786.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,611.94 : 332,036.01 = 133,182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,611.94/332,036.01 = 133,182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,611.94x = 332,036.01 × 133,182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,611.94x = 44,221,279,650.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,221,279,650.30/240,611.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,786.72

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