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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,750.20, 389,637.45 and 82,271.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,750.20, 389,637.45 and 82,271.10 is: 123,410.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,750.20 : 389,637.45 = 82,271.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,750.20/389,637.45 = 82,271.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,750.20x = 389,637.45 × 82,271.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,750.20x = 32,055,901,612.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,055,901,612.70/259,750.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,410.50

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