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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,616.53, 332,046.63 and 133,184.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,616.53, 332,046.63 and 133,184.22 is: 183,791.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,616.53 : 332,046.63 = 133,184.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,616.53/332,046.63 = 133,184.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,616.53x = 332,046.63 × 133,184.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,616.53x = 44,223,371,420.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,223,371,420.18/240,616.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,791.91

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