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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,842.93, 332,254.98 and 180,416.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,842.93, 332,254.98 and 180,416.12 is: 248,893.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,842.93 : 332,254.98 = 180,416.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,842.93/332,254.98 = 180,416.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,842.93x = 332,254.98 × 180,416.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,842.93x = 59,944,152,681.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,944,152,681.00/240,842.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,893.14

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