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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,655.44, 332,100.54 and 133,223.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,655.44, 332,100.54 and 133,223.16 is: 183,845.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,655.44 : 332,100.54 = 133,223.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,655.44/332,100.54 = 133,223.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,655.44x = 332,100.54 × 133,223.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,655.44x = 44,243,483,376.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,243,483,376.51/240,655.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,845.76

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