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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,742.90, 389,650.80 and 82,231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,742.90, 389,650.80 and 82,231.40 is: 123,358.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,742.90 : 389,650.80 = 82,231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,742.90/389,650.80 = 82,231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,742.90x = 389,650.80 × 82,231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,742.90x = 32,041,530,795.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,041,530,795.12/259,742.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,358.64

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