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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,540.20, 389,237.40 and 82,101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,540.20, 389,237.40 and 82,101.60 is: 123,129.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,540.20 : 389,237.40 = 82,101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,540.20/389,237.40 = 82,101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,540.20x = 389,237.40 × 82,101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,540.20x = 31,957,013,319.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,957,013,319.84/259,540.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,129.34

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