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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,930.80, 389,896.20 and 82,451.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,930.80, 389,896.20 and 82,451.70 is: 123,677.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,930.80 : 389,896.20 = 82,451.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,930.80/389,896.20 = 82,451.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,930.80x = 389,896.20 × 82,451.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,930.80x = 32,147,604,513.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,147,604,513.54/259,930.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,677.55

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