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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,031.64, 388,546.02 and 81,551.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,031.64, 388,546.02 and 81,551.64 is: 122,327.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,031.64 : 388,546.02 = 81,551.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,031.64/388,546.02 = 81,551.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,031.64x = 388,546.02 × 81,551.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,031.64x = 31,686,565,146.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,686,565,146.47/259,031.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,327.01

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