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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,652.28, 332,089.38 and 133,214.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,652.28, 332,089.38 and 133,214.72 is: 183,830.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,652.28 : 332,089.38 = 133,214.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,652.28/332,089.38 = 133,214.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,652.28x = 332,089.38 × 133,214.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,652.28x = 44,239,193,771.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,239,193,771.67/240,652.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,830.35

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