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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,733.70, 389,612.70 and 82,254.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,733.70, 389,612.70 and 82,254.60 is: 123,385.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,733.70 : 389,612.70 = 82,254.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,733.70/389,612.70 = 82,254.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,733.70x = 389,612.70 × 82,254.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,733.70x = 32,047,436,793.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,047,436,793.42/259,733.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,385.75

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