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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,630.92, 332,071.30 and 133,208.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,630.92, 332,071.30 and 133,208.36 is: 183,827.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,630.92 : 332,071.30 = 133,208.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,630.92/332,071.30 = 133,208.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,630.92x = 332,071.30 × 133,208.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,630.92x = 44,234,673,276.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,234,673,276.07/240,630.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,827.89

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