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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,601.88, 389,424.69 and 82,104.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,601.88, 389,424.69 and 82,104.96 is: 123,164.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,601.88 : 389,424.69 = 82,104.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,601.88/389,424.69 = 82,104.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,601.88x = 389,424.69 × 82,104.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,601.88x = 31,973,698,595.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,973,698,595.46/259,601.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,164.36

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