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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,511.70, 389,279.70 and 82,032.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,511.70, 389,279.70 and 82,032.60 is: 123,052.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,511.70 : 389,279.70 = 82,032.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,511.70/389,279.70 = 82,032.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,511.70x = 389,279.70 × 82,032.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,511.70x = 31,933,625,918.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,933,625,918.22/259,511.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,052.74

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