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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,592.08, 389,457.12 and 82,102.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,592.08, 389,457.12 and 82,102.24 is: 123,175.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,592.08 : 389,457.12 = 82,102.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,592.08/389,457.12 = 82,102.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,592.08x = 389,457.12 × 82,102.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,592.08x = 31,975,301,935.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,975,301,935.95/259,592.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,175.18

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