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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,603.89, 331,806.15 and 179,484.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,603.89, 331,806.15 and 179,484.98 is: 247,519.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,603.89 : 331,806.15 = 179,484.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,603.89/331,806.15 = 179,484.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,603.89x = 331,806.15 × 179,484.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,603.89x = 59,554,218,537.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,554,218,537.60/240,603.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,519.77

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