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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,982.64, 359,983.80 and 82,319.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,982.64, 359,983.80 and 82,319.52 is: 123,482.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,982.64 : 359,983.80 = 82,319.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,982.64/359,983.80 = 82,319.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,982.64x = 359,983.80 × 82,319.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,982.64x = 29,633,693,623.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,633,693,623.78/239,982.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,482.66

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