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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,645.84, 332,093.89 and 133,217.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,645.84, 332,093.89 and 133,217.67 is: 183,841.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,645.84 : 332,093.89 = 133,217.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,645.84/332,093.89 = 133,217.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,645.84x = 332,093.89 × 133,217.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,645.84x = 44,240,771,920.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,240,771,920.48/240,645.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,841.83

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