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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,175.56, 331,270.38 and 168,571.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,175.56, 331,270.38 and 168,571.56 is: 232,508.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,175.56 : 331,270.38 = 168,571.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,175.56/331,270.38 = 168,571.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,175.56x = 331,270.38 × 168,571.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,175.56x = 55,842,764,738.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,842,764,738.39/240,175.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,508.11

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