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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,041.54, 360,106.06 and 82,285.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,041.54, 360,106.06 and 82,285.94 is: 123,443.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,041.54 : 360,106.06 = 82,285.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,041.54/360,106.06 = 82,285.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,041.54x = 360,106.06 × 82,285.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,041.54x = 29,631,665,646.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,631,665,646.80/240,041.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,443.91

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