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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,630.86, 332,066.55 and 133,198.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,630.86, 332,066.55 and 133,198.58 is: 183,811.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,630.86 : 332,066.55 = 133,198.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,630.86/332,066.55 = 133,198.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,630.86x = 332,066.55 × 133,198.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,630.86x = 44,230,791,265.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,230,791,265.17/240,630.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,811.80

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