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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,652.08, 331,899.12 and 180,366.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,652.08, 331,899.12 and 180,366.48 is: 248,755.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,652.08 : 331,899.12 = 180,366.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,652.08/331,899.12 = 180,366.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,652.08x = 331,899.12 × 180,366.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,652.08x = 59,863,475,989.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,863,475,989.50/240,652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,755.28

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