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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,800.74, 332,528.39 and 180,266.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,800.74, 332,528.39 and 180,266.29 is: 248,934.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,800.74 : 332,528.39 = 180,266.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,800.74/332,528.39 = 180,266.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,800.74x = 332,528.39 × 180,266.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,800.74x = 59,943,658,128.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,943,658,128.32/240,800.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,934.69

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