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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,628.32, 332,063.06 and 133,196.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,628.32, 332,063.06 and 133,196.04 is: 183,808.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,628.32 : 332,063.06 = 133,196.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,628.32/332,063.06 = 133,196.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,628.32x = 332,063.06 × 133,196.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,628.32x = 44,229,485,451.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,229,485,451.28/240,628.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,808.31

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