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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,514.85, 331,887.89 and 162,832.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,514.85, 331,887.89 and 162,832.48 is: 224,693.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,514.85 : 331,887.89 = 162,832.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,514.85/331,887.89 = 162,832.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,514.85x = 331,887.89 × 162,832.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,514.85x = 54,042,128,210.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,042,128,210.67/240,514.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,693.52

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