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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,060.85, 331,002.96 and 163,625.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,060.85, 331,002.96 and 163,625.20 is: 225,611.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,060.85 : 331,002.96 = 163,625.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,060.85/331,002.96 = 163,625.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,060.85x = 331,002.96 × 163,625.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,060.85x = 54,160,424,089.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,160,424,089.49/240,060.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,611.23

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