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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,641.84, 332,081.76 and 133,209.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,641.84, 332,081.76 and 133,209.60 is: 183,827.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,641.84 : 332,081.76 = 133,209.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,641.84/332,081.76 = 133,209.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,641.84x = 332,081.76 × 133,209.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,641.84x = 44,236,478,416.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,236,478,416.90/240,641.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,827.05

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