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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,690.46, 333,575.59 and 180,742.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,690.46, 333,575.59 and 180,742.46 is: 249,456.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,690.46 : 333,575.59 = 180,742.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,690.46/333,575.59 = 180,742.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,690.46x = 333,575.59 × 180,742.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,690.46x = 60,291,272,732.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,291,272,732.55/241,690.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,456.57

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