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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,454.32, 331,959.39 and 180,003.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,454.32, 331,959.39 and 180,003.21 is: 248,503.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,454.32 : 331,959.39 = 180,003.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,454.32/331,959.39 = 180,003.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,454.32x = 331,959.39 × 180,003.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,454.32x = 59,753,754,129.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,753,754,129.85/240,454.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,503.56

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