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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,059.54, 388,696.86 and 124,055.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,059.54, 388,696.86 and 124,055.58 is: 186,134.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,059.54 : 388,696.86 = 124,055.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,059.54/388,696.86 = 124,055.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,059.54x = 388,696.86 × 124,055.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,059.54x = 48,220,014,411.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,220,014,411.48/259,059.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,134.87

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