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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,914.58, 389,920.48 and 82,373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,914.58, 389,920.48 and 82,373.92 is: 123,576.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,914.58 : 389,920.48 = 82,373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,914.58/389,920.48 = 82,373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,914.58x = 389,920.48 × 82,373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,914.58x = 32,119,278,425.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,119,278,425.88/259,914.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,576.29

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