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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,552.44, 389,326.23 and 82,059.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,552.44, 389,326.23 and 82,059.47 is: 123,088.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,552.44 : 389,326.23 = 82,059.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,552.44/389,326.23 = 82,059.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,552.44x = 389,326.23 × 82,059.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,552.44x = 31,947,902,144.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,947,902,144.27/259,552.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,088.43

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