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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,724.70, 389,599.20 and 82,245.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,724.70, 389,599.20 and 82,245.60 is: 123,372.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,724.70 : 389,599.20 = 82,245.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,724.70/389,599.20 = 82,245.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,724.70x = 389,599.20 × 82,245.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,724.70x = 32,042,819,963.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,042,819,963.52/259,724.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,372.25

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