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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,973.76, 389,959.61 and 82,494.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,973.76, 389,959.61 and 82,494.61 is: 123,741.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,973.76 : 389,959.61 = 82,494.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,973.76/389,959.61 = 82,494.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,973.76x = 389,959.61 × 82,494.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,973.76x = 32,169,565,174.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,169,565,174.04/259,973.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,741.59

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