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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,940.82, 389,925.09 and 82,462.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,940.82, 389,925.09 and 82,462.02 is: 123,697.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,940.82 : 389,925.09 = 82,462.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,940.82/389,925.09 = 82,462.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,940.82x = 389,925.09 × 82,462.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,940.82x = 32,154,010,570.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,154,010,570.08/259,940.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,697.43

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