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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,627.92, 332,067.16 and 133,205.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,627.92, 332,067.16 and 133,205.36 is: 183,823.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,627.92 : 332,067.16 = 133,205.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,627.92/332,067.16 = 133,205.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,627.92x = 332,067.16 × 133,205.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,627.92x = 44,233,125,591.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,233,125,591.98/240,627.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,823.75

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