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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,562.70, 389,271.15 and 82,124.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,562.70, 389,271.15 and 82,124.10 is: 123,163.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,562.70 : 389,271.15 = 82,124.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,562.70/389,271.15 = 82,124.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,562.70x = 389,271.15 × 82,124.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,562.70x = 31,968,542,849.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,968,542,849.72/259,562.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,163.08

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