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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,069.13, 388,617.57 and 81,589.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,069.13, 388,617.57 and 81,589.97 is: 122,389.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,069.13 : 388,617.57 = 81,589.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,069.13/388,617.57 = 81,589.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,069.13x = 388,617.57 × 81,589.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,069.13x = 31,707,293,934.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,707,293,934.69/259,069.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,389.32

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