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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,723.44, 389,546.19 and 82,207.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,723.44, 389,546.19 and 82,207.44 is: 123,298.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,723.44 : 389,546.19 = 82,207.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,723.44/389,546.19 = 82,207.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,723.44x = 389,546.19 × 82,207.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,723.44x = 32,023,595,041.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,023,595,041.65/259,723.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,298.83

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