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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,542.20, 389,240.40 and 82,103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,542.20, 389,240.40 and 82,103.60 is: 123,132.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,542.20 : 389,240.40 = 82,103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,542.20/389,240.40 = 82,103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,542.20x = 389,240.40 × 82,103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,542.20x = 31,958,038,105.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,958,038,105.44/259,542.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,132.34

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