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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,409.60, 332,037.56 and 163,795.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,409.60, 332,037.56 and 163,795.76 is: 226,223.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,409.60 : 332,037.56 = 163,795.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,409.60/332,037.56 = 163,795.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,409.60x = 332,037.56 × 163,795.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,409.60x = 54,386,344,488.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,386,344,488.75/240,409.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,223.68

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