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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,504.48, 331,693.20 and 180,217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,504.48, 331,693.20 and 180,217.44 is: 248,547.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,504.48 : 331,693.20 = 180,217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,504.48/331,693.20 = 180,217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,504.48x = 331,693.20 × 180,217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,504.48x = 59,776,899,369.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,776,899,369.41/240,504.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,547.97

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