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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,514.13, 331,886.89 and 162,831.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,514.13, 331,886.89 and 162,831.76 is: 224,692.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,514.13 : 331,886.89 = 162,831.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,514.13/331,886.89 = 162,831.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,514.13x = 331,886.89 × 162,831.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,514.13x = 54,041,726,419.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,041,726,419.63/240,514.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,692.52

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