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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,648.90, 332,093.28 and 133,223.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,648.90, 332,093.28 and 133,223.46 is: 183,847.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,648.90 : 332,093.28 = 133,223.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,648.90/332,093.28 = 133,223.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,648.90x = 332,093.28 × 133,223.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,648.90x = 44,242,615,804.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,242,615,804.35/240,648.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,847.16

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