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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,863.58, 332,204.63 and 164,444.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,863.58, 332,204.63 and 164,444.28 is: 226,805.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,863.58 : 332,204.63 = 164,444.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,863.58/332,204.63 = 164,444.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,863.58x = 332,204.63 × 164,444.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,863.58x = 54,629,150,370.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,629,150,370.80/240,863.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,805.36

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