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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,569.40, 389,354.10 and 82,130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,569.40, 389,354.10 and 82,130.80 is: 123,196.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,569.40 : 389,354.10 = 82,130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,569.40/389,354.10 = 82,130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,569.40x = 389,354.10 × 82,130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,569.40x = 31,977,963,716.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,977,963,716.28/259,569.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,196.20

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