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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,856.62, 389,798.67 and 82,377.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,856.62, 389,798.67 and 82,377.47 is: 123,570.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,856.62 : 389,798.67 = 82,377.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,856.62/389,798.67 = 82,377.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,856.62x = 389,798.67 × 82,377.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,856.62x = 32,110,629,527.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,110,629,527.38/259,856.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,570.57

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