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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,969.44, 389,967.99 and 82,490.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,969.44, 389,967.99 and 82,490.34 is: 123,739.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,969.44 : 389,967.99 = 82,490.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,969.44/389,967.99 = 82,490.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,969.44x = 389,967.99 × 82,490.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,969.44x = 32,168,592,084.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,168,592,084.22/259,969.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,739.90

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