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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,664.08, 331,915.68 and 180,378.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,664.08, 331,915.68 and 180,378.48 is: 248,771.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,664.08 : 331,915.68 = 180,378.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,664.08/331,915.68 = 180,378.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,664.08x = 331,915.68 × 180,378.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,664.08x = 59,870,445,846.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,870,445,846.57/240,664.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,771.84

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