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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,908.59, 389,911.48 and 82,367.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,908.59, 389,911.48 and 82,367.93 is: 123,567.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,908.59 : 389,911.48 = 82,367.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,908.59/389,911.48 = 82,367.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,908.59x = 389,911.48 × 82,367.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,908.59x = 32,116,199,335.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,116,199,335.36/259,908.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,567.29

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