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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,552.70, 389,256.15 and 82,114.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,552.70, 389,256.15 and 82,114.10 is: 123,148.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,552.70 : 389,256.15 = 82,114.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,552.70/389,256.15 = 82,114.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,552.70x = 389,256.15 × 82,114.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,552.70x = 31,963,418,426.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,963,418,426.72/259,552.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,148.09

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