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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,666.20, 389,426.40 and 82,227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,666.20, 389,426.40 and 82,227.60 is: 123,318.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,666.20 : 389,426.40 = 82,227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,666.20/389,426.40 = 82,227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,666.20x = 389,426.40 × 82,227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,666.20x = 32,021,598,248.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,021,598,248.64/259,666.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,318.32

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