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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,160.08, 595,019.32 and 240,173.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,160.08, 595,019.32 and 240,173.60 is: 331,449.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,160.08 : 595,019.32 = 240,173.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,160.08/595,019.32 = 240,173.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,160.08x = 595,019.32 × 240,173.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,160.08x = 142,907,932,153.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,907,932,153.95/431,160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,449.82

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