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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,810.69, 332,542.11 and 180,276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,810.69, 332,542.11 and 180,276.24 is: 248,948.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,810.69 : 332,542.11 = 180,276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,810.69/332,542.11 = 180,276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,810.69x = 332,542.11 × 180,276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,810.69x = 59,949,441,232.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,949,441,232.47/240,810.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,948.42

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