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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,752.80, 389,629.20 and 82,259.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,752.80, 389,629.20 and 82,259.52 is: 123,389.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,752.80 : 389,629.20 = 82,259.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,752.80/389,629.20 = 82,259.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,752.80x = 389,629.20 × 82,259.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,752.80x = 32,050,710,969.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,050,710,969.98/259,752.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,389.28

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