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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,803, 389,715.84 and 82,323.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,803, 389,715.84 and 82,323.09 is: 123,488.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,803 : 389,715.84 = 82,323.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,803/389,715.84 = 82,323.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,803x = 389,715.84 × 82,323.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,803x = 32,082,612,170.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,082,612,170.75/259,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,488.23

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