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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,493.52, 389,206.80 and 82,018.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,493.52, 389,206.80 and 82,018.47 is: 123,017.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,493.52 : 389,206.80 = 82,018.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,493.52/389,206.80 = 82,018.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,493.52x = 389,206.80 × 82,018.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,493.52x = 31,922,146,249.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,922,146,249.60/259,493.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,017.12

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