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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,063.84, 331,007.10 and 163,628.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,063.84, 331,007.10 and 163,628.20 is: 225,615.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,063.84 : 331,007.10 = 163,628.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,063.84/331,007.10 = 163,628.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,063.84x = 331,007.10 × 163,628.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,063.84x = 54,162,095,960.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,162,095,960.22/240,063.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,615.39

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