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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,050.40, 360,075.60 and 82,280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,050.40, 360,075.60 and 82,280.40 is: 123,420.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,050.40 : 360,075.60 = 82,280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,050.40/360,075.60 = 82,280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,050.40x = 360,075.60 × 82,280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,050.40x = 29,627,164,398.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,627,164,398.24/240,050.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,420.60

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