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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,585.86, 331,781.33 and 179,466.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,585.86, 331,781.33 and 179,466.98 is: 247,494.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,585.86 : 331,781.33 = 179,466.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,585.86/331,781.33 = 179,466.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,585.86x = 331,781.33 × 179,466.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,585.86x = 59,543,792,105.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,543,792,105.24/240,585.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,494.98

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