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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,475.04, 331,654.20 and 180,187.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,475.04, 331,654.20 and 180,187.28 is: 248,507.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,475.04 : 331,654.20 = 180,187.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,475.04/331,654.20 = 180,187.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,475.04x = 331,654.20 × 180,187.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,475.04x = 59,759,868,198.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,759,868,198.58/240,475.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,507.57

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