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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,075.30, 359,919.96 and 164,972.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,075.30, 359,919.96 and 164,972.91 is: 247,326.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,075.30 : 359,919.96 = 164,972.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,075.30/359,919.96 = 164,972.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,075.30x = 359,919.96 × 164,972.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,075.30x = 59,377,043,168.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,377,043,168.28/240,075.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,326.75

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