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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,798.24, 332,524.94 and 180,263.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,798.24, 332,524.94 and 180,263.79 is: 248,931.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,798.24 : 332,524.94 = 180,263.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,798.24/332,524.94 = 180,263.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,798.24x = 332,524.94 × 180,263.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,798.24x = 59,942,204,291.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,942,204,291.30/240,798.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,931.24

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