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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,174.06, 331,268.31 and 168,570.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,174.06, 331,268.31 and 168,570.06 is: 232,506.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,174.06 : 331,268.31 = 168,570.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,174.06/331,268.31 = 168,570.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,174.06x = 331,268.31 × 168,570.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,174.06x = 55,841,918,892.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,841,918,892.80/240,174.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,506.04

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