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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,805.62, 332,535.14 and 180,271.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,805.62, 332,535.14 and 180,271.17 is: 248,941.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,805.62 : 332,535.14 = 180,271.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,805.62/332,535.14 = 180,271.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,805.62x = 332,535.14 × 180,271.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,805.62x = 59,946,497,852.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,946,497,852.56/240,805.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,941.44

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