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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,628.54, 332,063.36 and 133,196.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,628.54, 332,063.36 and 133,196.26 is: 183,808.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,628.54 : 332,063.36 = 133,196.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,628.54/332,063.36 = 133,196.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,628.54x = 332,063.36 × 133,196.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,628.54x = 44,229,597,635.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,229,597,635.03/240,628.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,808.61

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