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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,518.40, 389,222.24 and 82,039.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,518.40, 389,222.24 and 82,039.36 is: 123,041.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,518.40 : 389,222.24 = 82,039.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,518.40/389,222.24 = 82,039.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,518.40x = 389,222.24 × 82,039.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,518.40x = 31,931,543,467.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,931,543,467.37/259,518.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,041.54

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