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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,335.04, 331,310.40 and 168,498.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,335.04, 331,310.40 and 168,498.24 is: 232,280.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,335.04 : 331,310.40 = 168,498.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,335.04/331,310.40 = 168,498.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,335.04x = 331,310.40 × 168,498.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,335.04x = 55,825,219,293.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,825,219,293.70/240,335.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,280.82

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