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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,713.01, 360,934.53 and 164,897.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,713.01, 360,934.53 and 164,897.21 is: 247,253.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,713.01 : 360,934.53 = 164,897.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,713.01/360,934.53 = 164,897.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,713.01x = 360,934.53 × 164,897.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,713.01x = 59,517,096,989.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,517,096,989.66/240,713.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,253.35

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