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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,581.70, 389,384.70 and 82,102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,581.70, 389,384.70 and 82,102.60 is: 123,157.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,581.70 : 389,384.70 = 82,102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,581.70/389,384.70 = 82,102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,581.70x = 389,384.70 × 82,102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,581.70x = 31,969,496,270.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,969,496,270.22/259,581.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,157.74

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