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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,652.12, 389,439.20 and 82,136.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,652.12, 389,439.20 and 82,136.06 is: 123,191.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,652.12 : 389,439.20 = 82,136.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,652.12/389,439.20 = 82,136.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,652.12x = 389,439.20 × 82,136.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,652.12x = 31,987,002,676.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,987,002,676.49/259,652.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,191.76

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