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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,612.94, 332,037.39 and 133,183.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,612.94, 332,037.39 and 133,183.18 is: 183,788.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,612.94 : 332,037.39 = 133,183.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,612.94/332,037.39 = 133,183.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,612.94x = 332,037.39 × 133,183.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,612.94x = 44,221,795,479.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,221,795,479.10/240,612.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,788.10

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