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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,005.20, 360,007.80 and 82,238.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,005.20, 360,007.80 and 82,238.80 is: 123,358.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,005.20 : 360,007.80 = 82,238.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,005.20/360,007.80 = 82,238.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,005.20x = 360,007.80 × 82,238.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,005.20x = 29,606,609,462.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,606,609,462.64/240,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,358.20

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