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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,382.08, 331,359.12 and 179,861.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,382.08, 331,359.12 and 179,861.04 is: 247,932.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,382.08 : 331,359.12 = 179,861.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,382.08/331,359.12 = 179,861.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,382.08x = 331,359.12 × 179,861.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,382.08x = 59,598,595,936.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,598,595,936.68/240,382.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,932.77

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