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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,111.22, 388,680.78 and 81,632.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,111.22, 388,680.78 and 81,632.12 is: 122,452.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,111.22 : 388,680.78 = 81,632.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,111.22/388,680.78 = 81,632.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,111.22x = 388,680.78 × 81,632.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,111.22x = 31,728,836,074.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,728,836,074.65/259,111.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,452.57

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