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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,514.88, 331,887.93 and 162,832.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,514.88, 331,887.93 and 162,832.51 is: 224,693.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,514.88 : 331,887.93 = 162,832.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,514.88/331,887.93 = 162,832.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,514.88x = 331,887.93 × 162,832.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,514.88x = 54,042,144,680.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,042,144,680.60/240,514.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,693.56

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