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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,674.30, 389,511.45 and 82,195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,674.30, 389,511.45 and 82,195.20 is: 123,292.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,674.30 : 389,511.45 = 82,195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,674.30/389,511.45 = 82,195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,674.30x = 389,511.45 × 82,195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,674.30x = 32,015,971,535.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,015,971,535.04/259,674.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,292.80

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