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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,623.28, 332,049.36 and 133,185.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,623.28, 332,049.36 and 133,185.72 is: 183,790.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,623.28 : 332,049.36 = 133,185.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,623.28/332,049.36 = 133,185.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,623.28x = 332,049.36 × 133,185.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,623.28x = 44,224,233,087.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,224,233,087.14/240,623.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,790.33

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