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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,513.63, 331,886.21 and 162,831.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,513.63, 331,886.21 and 162,831.26 is: 224,691.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,513.63 : 331,886.21 = 162,831.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,513.63/331,886.21 = 162,831.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,513.63x = 331,886.21 × 162,831.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,513.63x = 54,041,447,277.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,041,447,277.34/240,513.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,691.83

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