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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,388.08, 331,367.40 and 179,867.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,388.08, 331,367.40 and 179,867.04 is: 247,941.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,388.08 : 331,367.40 = 179,867.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,388.08/331,367.40 = 179,867.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,388.08x = 331,367.40 × 179,867.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,388.08x = 59,602,073,390.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,602,073,390.50/240,388.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,941.05

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