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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,793.65, 389,745.15 and 82,318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,793.65, 389,745.15 and 82,318.60 is: 123,495.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,793.65 : 389,745.15 = 82,318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,793.65/389,745.15 = 82,318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,793.65x = 389,745.15 × 82,318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,793.65x = 32,083,275,104.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,083,275,104.79/259,793.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,495.22

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