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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,171.20, 360,264.14 and 82,397.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,171.20, 360,264.14 and 82,397.44 is: 123,598.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,171.20 : 360,264.14 = 82,397.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,171.20/360,264.14 = 82,397.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,171.20x = 360,264.14 × 82,397.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,171.20x = 29,684,842,859.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,684,842,859.80/240,171.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,598.68

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