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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,068.63, 388,616.82 and 81,589.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,068.63, 388,616.82 and 81,589.47 is: 122,388.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,068.63 : 388,616.82 = 81,589.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,068.63/388,616.82 = 81,589.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,068.63x = 388,616.82 × 81,589.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,068.63x = 31,707,040,376.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,707,040,376.89/259,068.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,388.57

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