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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,515.13, 331,888.27 and 162,832.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,515.13, 331,888.27 and 162,832.76 is: 224,693.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,515.13 : 331,888.27 = 162,832.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,515.13/331,888.27 = 162,832.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,515.13x = 331,888.27 × 162,832.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,515.13x = 54,042,283,015.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,042,283,015.73/240,515.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,693.90

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