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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,626.85, 332,061.03 and 133,194.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,626.85, 332,061.03 and 133,194.58 is: 183,806.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,626.85 : 332,061.03 = 133,194.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,626.85/332,061.03 = 133,194.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,626.85x = 332,061.03 × 133,194.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,626.85x = 44,228,729,425.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,228,729,425.22/240,626.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,806.29

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