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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,954.96, 332,790.48 and 164,343.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,954.96, 332,790.48 and 164,343.36 is: 226,979.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,954.96 : 332,790.48 = 164,343.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,954.96/332,790.48 = 164,343.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,954.96x = 332,790.48 × 164,343.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,954.96x = 54,691,905,659.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,691,905,659.21/240,954.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,979.79

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