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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,939.80, 389,909.70 and 82,460.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,939.80, 389,909.70 and 82,460.70 is: 123,691.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,939.80 : 389,909.70 = 82,460.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,939.80/389,909.70 = 82,460.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,939.80x = 389,909.70 × 82,460.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,939.80x = 32,152,226,798.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,152,226,798.79/259,939.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,691.05

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