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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,617.10, 389,466.16 and 82,107.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,617.10, 389,466.16 and 82,107.22 is: 123,173.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,617.10 : 389,466.16 = 82,107.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,617.10/389,466.16 = 82,107.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,617.10x = 389,466.16 × 82,107.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,617.10x = 31,977,983,681.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,977,983,681.68/259,617.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,173.64

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