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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,652.38, 387,994.97 and 81,166.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,652.38, 387,994.97 and 81,166.39 is: 121,754.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,652.38 : 387,994.97 = 81,166.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,652.38/387,994.97 = 81,166.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,652.38x = 387,994.97 × 81,166.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,652.38x = 31,492,152,011.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,492,152,011.90/258,652.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,754.74

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