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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,637.84, 332,076.20 and 133,205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,637.84, 332,076.20 and 133,205.60 is: 183,821.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,637.84 : 332,076.20 = 133,205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,637.84/332,076.20 = 133,205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,637.84x = 332,076.20 × 133,205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,637.84x = 44,234,409,466.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,234,409,466.72/240,637.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,821.50

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