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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,003.80, 360,005.70 and 82,218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,003.80, 360,005.70 and 82,218.20 is: 123,327.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,003.80 : 360,005.70 = 82,218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,003.80/360,005.70 = 82,218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,003.80x = 360,005.70 × 82,218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,003.80x = 29,599,020,643.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,599,020,643.74/240,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,327.30

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