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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,584.96, 389,374.85 and 82,092

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,584.96, 389,374.85 and 82,092 is: 123,137.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,584.96 : 389,374.85 = 82,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,584.96/389,374.85 = 82,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,584.96x = 389,374.85 × 82,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,584.96x = 31,964,559,775.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,964,559,775.74/259,584.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,137.18

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