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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,398.24, 331,828.44 and 168,796.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,398.24, 331,828.44 and 168,796.16 is: 232,994.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,398.24 : 331,828.44 = 168,796.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,398.24/331,828.44 = 168,796.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,398.24x = 331,828.44 × 168,796.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,398.24x = 56,011,366,450.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,011,366,450.79/240,398.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,994.08

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