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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,176.56, 331,271.76 and 168,572.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,176.56, 331,271.76 and 168,572.56 is: 232,509.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,176.56 : 331,271.76 = 168,572.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,176.56/331,271.76 = 168,572.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,176.56x = 331,271.76 × 168,572.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,176.56x = 55,843,328,638.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,843,328,638.91/240,176.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,509.49

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