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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,267.28, 331,496.08 and 167,668.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,267.28, 331,496.08 and 167,668.24 is: 231,331.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,267.28 : 331,496.08 = 167,668.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,267.28/331,496.08 = 167,668.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,267.28x = 331,496.08 × 167,668.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,267.28x = 55,581,364,300.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,581,364,300.50/240,267.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,331.39

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