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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,804.90, 389,718.16 and 82,307.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,804.90, 389,718.16 and 82,307.98 is: 123,465.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,804.90 : 389,718.16 = 82,307.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,804.90/389,718.16 = 82,307.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,804.90x = 389,718.16 × 82,307.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,804.90x = 32,076,914,518.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,076,914,518.92/259,804.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,465.39

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