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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,106.22, 388,673.27 and 81,627.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,106.22, 388,673.27 and 81,627.12 is: 122,445.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,106.22 : 388,673.27 = 81,627.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,106.22/388,673.27 = 81,627.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,106.22x = 388,673.27 × 81,627.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,106.22x = 31,726,279,242.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,726,279,242.95/259,106.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,445.07

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