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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,529.36, 389,260.38 and 82,054.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,529.36, 389,260.38 and 82,054.28 is: 123,070.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,529.36 : 389,260.38 = 82,054.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,529.36/389,260.38 = 82,054.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,529.36x = 389,260.38 × 82,054.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,529.36x = 31,940,480,213.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,940,480,213.43/259,529.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,070.78

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