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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,881.58, 388,322.37 and 81,404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,881.58, 388,322.37 and 81,404.10 is: 122,106.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,881.58 : 388,322.37 = 81,404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,881.58/388,322.37 = 81,404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,881.58x = 388,322.37 × 81,404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,881.58x = 31,611,033,039.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,611,033,039.72/258,881.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,106.15

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