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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,715.70, 389,573.55 and 82,240.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,715.70, 389,573.55 and 82,240.65 is: 123,360.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,715.70 : 389,573.55 = 82,240.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,715.70/389,573.55 = 82,240.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,715.70x = 389,573.55 × 82,240.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,715.70x = 32,038,781,974.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,038,781,974.81/259,715.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,360.98

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