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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,655.28, 332,093.52 and 133,217.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,655.28, 332,093.52 and 133,217.72 is: 183,834.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,655.28 : 332,093.52 = 133,217.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,655.28/332,093.52 = 133,217.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,655.28x = 332,093.52 × 133,217.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,655.28x = 44,240,741,561.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,240,741,561.17/240,655.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,834.49

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