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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,849.30, 388,273.68 and 81,371.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,849.30, 388,273.68 and 81,371.82 is: 122,057.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,849.30 : 388,273.68 = 81,371.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,849.30/388,273.68 = 81,371.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,849.30x = 388,273.68 × 81,371.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,849.30x = 31,594,535,999.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,594,535,999.70/258,849.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,057.65

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