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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,705.36, 389,524.02 and 82,213.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,705.36, 389,524.02 and 82,213.30 is: 123,309.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,705.36 : 389,524.02 = 82,213.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,705.36/389,524.02 = 82,213.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,705.36x = 389,524.02 × 82,213.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,705.36x = 32,024,055,113.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,024,055,113.47/259,705.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,309.18

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