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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,062.84, 331,005.72 and 163,627.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,062.84, 331,005.72 and 163,627.20 is: 225,614.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,062.84 : 331,005.72 = 163,627.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,062.84/331,005.72 = 163,627.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,062.84x = 331,005.72 × 163,627.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,062.84x = 54,161,539,147.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,161,539,147.58/240,062.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,614.01

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