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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,664.20, 389,455.80 and 82,214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,664.20, 389,455.80 and 82,214.80 is: 123,309.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,664.20 : 389,455.80 = 82,214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,664.20/389,455.80 = 82,214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,664.20x = 389,455.80 × 82,214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,664.20x = 32,019,030,705.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,019,030,705.84/259,664.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,309.38

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