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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,805.11, 332,534.44 and 180,270.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,805.11, 332,534.44 and 180,270.66 is: 248,940.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,805.11 : 332,534.44 = 180,270.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,805.11/332,534.44 = 180,270.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,805.11x = 332,534.44 × 180,270.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,805.11x = 59,946,202,971.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,946,202,971.53/240,805.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,940.74

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