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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,937.43, 389,919.98 and 82,458.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,937.43, 389,919.98 and 82,458.33 is: 123,691.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,937.43 : 389,919.98 = 82,458.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,937.43/389,919.98 = 82,458.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,937.43x = 389,919.98 × 82,458.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,937.43x = 32,152,150,384.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,152,150,384.43/259,937.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,691.88

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