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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,799.25, 389,710.23 and 82,319.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,799.25, 389,710.23 and 82,319.34 is: 123,482.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,799.25 : 389,710.23 = 82,319.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,799.25/389,710.23 = 82,319.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,799.25x = 389,710.23 × 82,319.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,799.25x = 32,080,688,924.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,080,688,924.85/259,799.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,482.61

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