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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,068.76, 388,617.01 and 81,589.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,068.76, 388,617.01 and 81,589.59 is: 122,388.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,068.76 : 388,617.01 = 81,589.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,068.76/388,617.01 = 81,589.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,068.76x = 388,617.01 × 81,589.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,068.76x = 31,707,102,308.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,707,102,308.95/259,068.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,388.75

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