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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,564.20, 389,273.40 and 82,125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,564.20, 389,273.40 and 82,125.60 is: 123,165.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,564.20 : 389,273.40 = 82,125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,564.20/389,273.40 = 82,125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,564.20x = 389,273.40 × 82,125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,564.20x = 31,969,311,539.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,969,311,539.04/259,564.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,165.33

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