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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,827.31, 331,954.35 and 163,277.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,827.31, 331,954.35 and 163,277.83 is: 225,060.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,827.31 : 331,954.35 = 163,277.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,827.31/331,954.35 = 163,277.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,827.31x = 331,954.35 × 163,277.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,827.31x = 54,200,785,097.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,200,785,097.17/240,827.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,060.79

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