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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,741.70, 389,624.70 and 82,262.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,741.70, 389,624.70 and 82,262.60 is: 123,397.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,741.70 : 389,624.70 = 82,262.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,741.70/389,624.70 = 82,262.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,741.70x = 389,624.70 × 82,262.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,741.70x = 32,051,540,846.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,051,540,846.22/259,741.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,397.75

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