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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,657.52, 361,193.64 and 166,837.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,657.52, 361,193.64 and 166,837.36 is: 250,399.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,657.52 : 361,193.64 = 166,837.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,657.52/361,193.64 = 166,837.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,657.52x = 361,193.64 × 166,837.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,657.52x = 60,260,593,346.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,260,593,346.39/240,657.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,399.79

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