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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,804.11, 332,533.06 and 180,269.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,804.11, 332,533.06 and 180,269.66 is: 248,939.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,804.11 : 332,533.06 = 180,269.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,804.11/332,533.06 = 180,269.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,804.11x = 332,533.06 × 180,269.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,804.11x = 59,945,622,045.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,945,622,045.62/240,804.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,939.36

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