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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,647.84, 332,090.04 and 133,215.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,647.84, 332,090.04 and 133,215.60 is: 183,835.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,647.84 : 332,090.04 = 133,215.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,647.84/332,090.04 = 133,215.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,647.84x = 332,090.04 × 133,215.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,647.84x = 44,239,573,932.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,239,573,932.62/240,647.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,835.33

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