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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,647.26, 389,492.75 and 82,150.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,647.26, 389,492.75 and 82,150.34 is: 123,232.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,647.26 : 389,492.75 = 82,150.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,647.26/389,492.75 = 82,150.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,647.26x = 389,492.75 × 82,150.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,647.26x = 31,996,960,097.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,996,960,097.95/259,647.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,232.42

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