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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,862.83, 332,203.59 and 164,443.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,862.83, 332,203.59 and 164,443.53 is: 226,804.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,862.83 : 332,203.59 = 164,443.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,862.83/332,203.59 = 164,443.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,862.83x = 332,203.59 × 164,443.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,862.83x = 54,628,731,018.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,628,731,018.27/240,862.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,804.32

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