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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,184.56, 331,282.80 and 168,580.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,184.56, 331,282.80 and 168,580.56 is: 232,520.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,184.56 : 331,282.80 = 168,580.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,184.56/331,282.80 = 168,580.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,184.56x = 331,282.80 × 168,580.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,184.56x = 55,847,839,942.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,847,839,942.37/240,184.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,520.52

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