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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,627.79, 332,062.32 and 133,195.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,627.79, 332,062.32 and 133,195.51 is: 183,807.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,627.79 : 332,062.32 = 133,195.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,627.79/332,062.32 = 133,195.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,627.79x = 332,062.32 × 133,195.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,627.79x = 44,229,210,064.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,229,210,064.18/240,627.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,807.57

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