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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,652.32, 332,078.04 and 133,217.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,652.32, 332,078.04 and 133,217.16 is: 183,827.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,652.32 : 332,078.04 = 133,217.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,652.32/332,078.04 = 133,217.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,652.32x = 332,078.04 × 133,217.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,652.32x = 44,238,493,387.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,238,493,387.17/240,652.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,827.41

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