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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,336.04, 331,311.78 and 168,499.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,336.04, 331,311.78 and 168,499.24 is: 232,282.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,336.04 : 331,311.78 = 168,499.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,336.04/331,311.78 = 168,499.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,336.04x = 331,311.78 × 168,499.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,336.04x = 55,825,783,133.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,825,783,133.05/240,336.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,282.20

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