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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,686.56, 332,159.70 and 133,268.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,686.56, 332,159.70 and 133,268.42 is: 183,917.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,686.56 : 332,159.70 = 133,268.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,686.56/332,159.70 = 133,268.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,686.56x = 332,159.70 × 133,268.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,686.56x = 44,266,398,406.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,266,398,406.67/240,686.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,917.20

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