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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,651, 360,694.62 and 82,739.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,651, 360,694.62 and 82,739.88 is: 124,012.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,651 : 360,694.62 = 82,739.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,651/360,694.62 = 82,739.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,651x = 360,694.62 × 82,739.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,651x = 29,843,829,575.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,843,829,575.45/240,651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,012.90

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