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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,650.84, 332,094.18 and 133,218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,650.84, 332,094.18 and 133,218.60 is: 183,839.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,650.84 : 332,094.18 = 133,218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,650.84/332,094.18 = 133,218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,650.84x = 332,094.18 × 133,218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,650.84x = 44,241,121,727.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,241,121,727.75/240,650.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,839.47

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