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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,648.84, 332,091.42 and 133,216.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,648.84, 332,091.42 and 133,216.60 is: 183,836.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,648.84 : 332,091.42 = 133,216.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,648.84/332,091.42 = 133,216.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,648.84x = 332,091.42 × 133,216.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,648.84x = 44,240,089,861.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,240,089,861.57/240,648.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,836.71

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