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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,843.93, 332,256.36 and 180,417.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,843.93, 332,256.36 and 180,417.12 is: 248,894.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,843.93 : 332,256.36 = 180,417.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,843.93/332,256.36 = 180,417.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,843.93x = 332,256.36 × 180,417.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,843.93x = 59,944,735,572.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,944,735,572.88/240,843.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,894.53

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