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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,646.59, 332,094.92 and 133,218.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,646.59, 332,094.92 and 133,218.42 is: 183,842.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,646.59 : 332,094.92 = 133,218.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,646.59/332,094.92 = 133,218.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,646.59x = 332,094.92 × 133,218.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,646.59x = 44,241,160,532.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,241,160,532.43/240,646.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,842.87

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