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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,852.42, 331,988.96 and 163,302.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,852.42, 331,988.96 and 163,302.95 is: 225,095.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,852.42 : 331,988.96 = 163,302.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,852.42/331,988.96 = 163,302.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,852.42x = 331,988.96 × 163,302.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,852.42x = 54,214,777,773.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,214,777,773.66/240,852.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,095.42

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