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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,046.40, 360,069.60 and 82,276.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,046.40, 360,069.60 and 82,276.40 is: 123,414.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,046.40 : 360,069.60 = 82,276.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,046.40/360,069.60 = 82,276.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,046.40x = 360,069.60 × 82,276.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,046.40x = 29,625,230,437.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,625,230,437.44/240,046.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,414.60

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