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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,654.92, 332,099.62 and 133,222.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,654.92, 332,099.62 and 133,222.60 is: 183,844.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,654.92 : 332,099.62 = 133,222.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,654.92/332,099.62 = 133,222.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,654.92x = 332,099.62 × 133,222.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,654.92x = 44,243,174,835.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,243,174,835.41/240,654.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,844.88

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