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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,628.42, 332,067.85 and 133,205.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,628.42, 332,067.85 and 133,205.86 is: 183,824.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,628.42 : 332,067.85 = 133,205.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,628.42/332,067.85 = 133,205.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,628.42x = 332,067.85 × 133,205.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,628.42x = 44,233,383,537.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,233,383,537.60/240,628.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,824.44

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