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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,686.31, 332,159.37 and 133,268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,686.31, 332,159.37 and 133,268.16 is: 183,916.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,686.31 : 332,159.37 = 133,268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,686.31/332,159.37 = 133,268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,686.31x = 332,159.37 × 133,268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,686.31x = 44,266,268,066.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,266,268,066.66/240,686.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,916.85

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