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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,173.56, 331,267.62 and 168,569.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,173.56, 331,267.62 and 168,569.56 is: 232,505.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,173.56 : 331,267.62 = 168,569.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,173.56/331,267.62 = 168,569.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,173.56x = 331,267.62 × 168,569.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,173.56x = 55,841,636,945.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,841,636,945.65/240,173.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,505.35

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