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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,749.70, 389,636.70 and 82,270.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,749.70, 389,636.70 and 82,270.60 is: 123,409.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,749.70 : 389,636.70 = 82,270.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,749.70/389,636.70 = 82,270.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,749.70x = 389,636.70 × 82,270.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,749.70x = 32,055,645,091.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,055,645,091.02/259,749.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,409.75

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