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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,465.84, 331,975.20 and 180,014.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,465.84, 331,975.20 and 180,014.64 is: 248,519.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,465.84 : 331,975.20 = 180,014.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,465.84/331,975.20 = 180,014.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,465.84x = 331,975.20 × 180,014.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,465.84x = 59,760,396,116.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,760,396,116.93/240,465.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,519.27

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