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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,944.15, 389,913.13 and 82,452.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,944.15, 389,913.13 and 82,452.70 is: 123,678.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,944.15 : 389,913.13 = 82,452.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,944.15/389,913.13 = 82,452.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,944.15x = 389,913.13 × 82,452.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,944.15x = 32,149,389,153.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,149,389,153.04/259,944.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,678.06

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