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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,284.74, 331,671.63 and 168,682.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,284.74, 331,671.63 and 168,682.36 is: 232,836.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,284.74 : 331,671.63 = 168,682.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,284.74/331,671.63 = 168,682.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,284.74x = 331,671.63 × 168,682.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,284.74x = 55,947,153,293.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,947,153,293.45/240,284.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,836.90

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