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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,983.94, 389,989.77 and 82,504.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,983.94, 389,989.77 and 82,504.84 is: 123,761.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,983.94 : 389,989.77 = 82,504.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,983.94/389,989.77 = 82,504.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,983.94x = 389,989.77 × 82,504.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,983.94x = 32,176,043,575.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,176,043,575.49/259,983.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,761.66

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