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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,795.20, 389,619.90 and 82,356.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,795.20, 389,619.90 and 82,356.60 is: 123,511.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,795.20 : 389,619.90 = 82,356.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,795.20/389,619.90 = 82,356.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,795.20x = 389,619.90 × 82,356.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,795.20x = 32,087,770,256.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,087,770,256.34/259,795.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,511.79

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