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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,971.68, 389,971.35 and 82,492.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,971.68, 389,971.35 and 82,492.58 is: 123,743.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,971.68 : 389,971.35 = 82,492.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,971.68/389,971.35 = 82,492.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,971.68x = 389,971.35 × 82,492.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,971.68x = 32,169,742,787.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,169,742,787.58/259,971.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,743.26

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