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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,071.64, 388,621.32 and 81,592.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,071.64, 388,621.32 and 81,592.48 is: 122,393.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,071.64 : 388,621.32 = 81,592.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,071.64/388,621.32 = 81,592.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,071.64x = 388,621.32 × 81,592.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,071.64x = 31,708,577,279.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,708,577,279.67/259,071.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,393.09

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