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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,635.84, 332,073.44 and 133,203.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,635.84, 332,073.44 and 133,203.60 is: 183,818.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,635.84 : 332,073.44 = 133,203.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,635.84/332,073.44 = 133,203.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,635.84x = 332,073.44 × 133,203.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,635.84x = 44,233,377,672.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,233,377,672.38/240,635.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,818.74

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