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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,760.93, 389,638.69 and 82,267.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,760.93, 389,638.69 and 82,267.92 is: 123,401.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,760.93 : 389,638.69 = 82,267.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,760.93/389,638.69 = 82,267.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,760.93x = 389,638.69 × 82,267.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,760.93x = 32,054,763,075.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,054,763,075.43/259,760.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,401.02

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