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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,646.84, 332,095.27 and 133,218.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,646.84, 332,095.27 and 133,218.67 is: 183,843.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,646.84 : 332,095.27 = 133,218.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,646.84/332,095.27 = 133,218.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,646.84x = 332,095.27 × 133,218.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,646.84x = 44,241,287,856.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,241,287,856.12/240,646.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,843.21

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