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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,006.70, 360,010.05 and 82,240.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,006.70, 360,010.05 and 82,240.30 is: 123,360.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,006.70 : 360,010.05 = 82,240.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,006.70/360,010.05 = 82,240.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,006.70x = 360,010.05 × 82,240.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,006.70x = 29,607,334,515.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,607,334,515.02/240,006.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,360.45

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