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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,626.28, 332,053.50 and 133,188.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,626.28, 332,053.50 and 133,188.72 is: 183,794.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,626.28 : 332,053.50 = 133,188.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,626.28/332,053.50 = 133,188.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,626.28x = 332,053.50 × 133,188.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,626.28x = 44,225,780,636.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,225,780,636.52/240,626.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,794.47

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