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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,515.88, 331,889.30 and 162,833.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,515.88, 331,889.30 and 162,833.52 is: 224,694.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,515.88 : 331,889.30 = 162,833.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,515.88/331,889.30 = 162,833.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,515.88x = 331,889.30 × 162,833.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,515.88x = 54,042,702,969.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,042,702,969.34/240,515.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,694.95

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