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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,761.80, 389,640.01 and 82,268.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,761.80, 389,640.01 and 82,268.79 is: 123,402.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,761.80 : 389,640.01 = 82,268.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,761.80/389,640.01 = 82,268.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,761.80x = 389,640.01 × 82,268.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,761.80x = 32,055,211,746.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,055,211,746.94/259,761.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,402.33

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