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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,658.62, 332,111.52 and 133,230.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,658.62, 332,111.52 and 133,230.42 is: 183,859.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,658.62 : 332,111.52 = 133,230.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,658.62/332,111.52 = 133,230.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,658.62x = 332,111.52 × 133,230.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,658.62x = 44,247,357,296.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,247,357,296.44/240,658.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,859.43

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