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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,645.40, 332,093.28 and 133,217.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,645.40, 332,093.28 and 133,217.23 is: 183,841.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,645.40 : 332,093.28 = 133,217.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,645.40/332,093.28 = 133,217.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,645.40x = 332,093.28 × 133,217.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,645.40x = 44,240,545,783.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,240,545,783.20/240,645.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,841.23

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