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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,410.02, 389,126.95 and 79,482.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,410.02, 389,126.95 and 79,482.56 is: 119,227.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,410.02 : 389,126.95 = 79,482.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,410.02/389,126.95 = 79,482.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,410.02x = 389,126.95 × 79,482.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,410.02x = 30,928,804,006.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,928,804,006.65/259,410.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,227.49

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