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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,165.08, 595,026.22 and 240,178.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,165.08, 595,026.22 and 240,178.60 is: 331,456.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,165.08 : 595,026.22 = 240,178.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,165.08/595,026.22 = 240,178.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,165.08x = 595,026.22 × 240,178.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,165.08x = 142,912,564,482.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,912,564,482.89/431,165.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,456.72

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