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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,175.06, 331,269.69 and 168,571.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,175.06, 331,269.69 and 168,571.06 is: 232,507.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,175.06 : 331,269.69 = 168,571.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,175.06/331,269.69 = 168,571.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,175.06x = 331,269.69 × 168,571.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,175.06x = 55,842,482,789.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,842,482,789.17/240,175.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,507.42

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