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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,717.40, 389,612.55 and 82,205.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,717.40, 389,612.55 and 82,205.90 is: 123,320.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,717.40 : 389,612.55 = 82,205.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,717.40/389,612.55 = 82,205.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,717.40x = 389,612.55 × 82,205.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,717.40x = 32,028,450,324.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,028,450,324.05/259,717.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,320.39

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