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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,662.08, 331,912.92 and 180,376.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,662.08, 331,912.92 and 180,376.48 is: 248,769.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,662.08 : 331,912.92 = 180,376.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,662.08/331,912.92 = 180,376.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,662.08x = 331,912.92 × 180,376.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,662.08x = 59,869,284,176.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,869,284,176.12/240,662.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,769.08

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