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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,997.24, 360,046.80 and 82,183.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,997.24, 360,046.80 and 82,183.32 is: 123,292.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,997.24 : 360,046.80 = 82,183.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,997.24/360,046.80 = 82,183.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,997.24x = 360,046.80 × 82,183.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,997.24x = 29,589,841,379.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,589,841,379.38/239,997.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,292.42

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