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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,529.94, 389,292.58 and 82,037.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,529.94, 389,292.58 and 82,037.07 is: 123,054.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,529.94 : 389,292.58 = 82,037.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,529.94/389,292.58 = 82,037.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,529.94x = 389,292.58 × 82,037.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,529.94x = 31,936,422,738.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,936,422,738.49/259,529.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,054.87

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