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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,647.84, 332,096.65 and 133,219.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,647.84, 332,096.65 and 133,219.67 is: 183,844.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,647.84 : 332,096.65 = 133,219.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,647.84/332,096.65 = 133,219.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,647.84x = 332,096.65 × 133,219.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,647.84x = 44,241,806,121.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,241,806,121.11/240,647.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,844.60

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