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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,067.88, 388,615.70 and 81,588.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,067.88, 388,615.70 and 81,588.72 is: 122,387.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,067.88 : 388,615.70 = 81,588.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,067.88/388,615.70 = 81,588.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,067.88x = 388,615.70 × 81,588.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,067.88x = 31,706,655,183.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,706,655,183.88/259,067.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,387.44

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