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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,657.80, 389,486.70 and 82,178.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,657.80, 389,486.70 and 82,178.70 is: 123,268.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,657.80 : 389,486.70 = 82,178.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,657.80/389,486.70 = 82,178.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,657.80x = 389,486.70 × 82,178.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,657.80x = 32,007,510,673.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,007,510,673.29/259,657.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,268.05

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