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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,653.92, 332,098.24 and 133,221.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,653.92, 332,098.24 and 133,221.60 is: 183,843.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,653.92 : 332,098.24 = 133,221.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,653.92/332,098.24 = 133,221.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,653.92x = 332,098.24 × 133,221.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,653.92x = 44,242,658,889.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,242,658,889.98/240,653.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,843.50

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