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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,766.23, 332,092.40 and 165,183.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,766.23, 332,092.40 and 165,183.51 is: 227,840.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,766.23 : 332,092.40 = 165,183.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,766.23/332,092.40 = 165,183.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,766.23x = 332,092.40 × 165,183.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,766.23x = 54,856,187,450.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,856,187,450.41/240,766.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,840.04

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