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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,078.31, 359,924.46 and 164,975.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,078.31, 359,924.46 and 164,975.92 is: 247,331.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,078.31 : 359,924.46 = 164,975.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,078.31/359,924.46 = 164,975.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,078.31x = 359,924.46 × 164,975.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,078.31x = 59,378,868,919.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,378,868,919.00/240,078.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,331.25

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