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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,725.80, 389,588.70 and 82,246.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,725.80, 389,588.70 and 82,246.70 is: 123,370.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,725.80 : 389,588.70 = 82,246.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,725.80/389,588.70 = 82,246.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,725.80x = 389,588.70 × 82,246.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,725.80x = 32,042,384,932.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,042,384,932.29/259,725.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,370.05

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