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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,476.04, 331,655.58 and 180,188.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,476.04, 331,655.58 and 180,188.28 is: 248,508.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,476.04 : 331,655.58 = 180,188.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,476.04/331,655.58 = 180,188.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,476.04x = 331,655.58 × 180,188.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,476.04x = 59,760,448,512.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,760,448,512.60/240,476.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,508.95

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