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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,909.59, 389,912.98 and 82,368.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,909.59, 389,912.98 and 82,368.93 is: 123,568.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,909.59 : 389,912.98 = 82,368.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,909.59/389,912.98 = 82,368.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,909.59x = 389,912.98 × 82,368.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,909.59x = 32,116,714,955.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,116,714,955.71/259,909.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,568.80

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