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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,166.58, 360,257.16 and 82,392.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,166.58, 360,257.16 and 82,392.76 is: 123,591.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,166.58 : 360,257.16 = 82,392.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,166.58/360,257.16 = 82,392.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,166.58x = 360,257.16 × 82,392.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,166.58x = 29,682,581,722.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,682,581,722.16/240,166.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,591.64

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