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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,742.13, 360,978.12 and 164,926.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,742.13, 360,978.12 and 164,926.31 is: 247,296.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,742.13 : 360,978.12 = 164,926.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,742.13/360,978.12 = 164,926.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,742.13x = 360,978.12 × 164,926.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,742.13x = 59,534,787,517.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,534,787,517.45/240,742.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,296.93

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