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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,627.90, 389,478.30 and 82,116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,627.90, 389,478.30 and 82,116.40 is: 123,186.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,627.90 : 389,478.30 = 82,116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,627.90/389,478.30 = 82,116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,627.90x = 389,478.30 × 82,116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,627.90x = 31,982,555,874.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,982,555,874.12/259,627.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,186.13

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