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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,570.70, 389,283.15 and 82,132.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,570.70, 389,283.15 and 82,132.10 is: 123,175.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,570.70 : 389,283.15 = 82,132.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,570.70/389,283.15 = 82,132.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,570.70x = 389,283.15 × 82,132.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,570.70x = 31,972,642,604.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,972,642,604.12/259,570.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,175.08

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