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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,209.31, 390,230.36 and 82,674.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,209.31, 390,230.36 and 82,674.83 is: 123,985.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,209.31 : 390,230.36 = 82,674.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,209.31/390,230.36 = 82,674.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,209.31x = 390,230.36 × 82,674.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,209.31x = 32,262,227,351.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,262,227,351.03/260,209.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,985.68

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