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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,632.70, 389,408.55 and 82,183.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,632.70, 389,408.55 and 82,183.30 is: 123,262.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,632.70 : 389,408.55 = 82,183.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,632.70/389,408.55 = 82,183.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,632.70x = 389,408.55 × 82,183.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,632.70x = 32,002,879,687.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,002,879,687.22/259,632.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,262.13

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