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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,786.06, 361,227.69 and 165,942.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,786.06, 361,227.69 and 165,942.06 is: 248,946.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,786.06 : 361,227.69 = 165,942.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,786.06/361,227.69 = 165,942.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,786.06x = 361,227.69 × 165,942.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,786.06x = 59,942,867,007.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,942,867,007.64/240,786.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,946.58

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