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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,801.40, 389,702.10 and 82,362.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,801.40, 389,702.10 and 82,362.80 is: 123,544.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,801.40 : 389,702.10 = 82,362.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,801.40/389,702.10 = 82,362.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,801.40x = 389,702.10 × 82,362.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,801.40x = 32,096,956,121.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,096,956,121.88/259,801.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,544.20

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