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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,673.04, 389,548.44 and 82,121.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,673.04, 389,548.44 and 82,121.04 is: 123,193.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,673.04 : 389,548.44 = 82,121.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,673.04/389,548.44 = 82,121.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,673.04x = 389,548.44 × 82,121.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,673.04x = 31,990,123,023.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,990,123,023.18/259,673.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,193.86

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