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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,123.89, 388,667.09 and 81,681.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,123.89, 388,667.09 and 81,681.69 is: 122,516.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,123.89 : 388,667.09 = 81,681.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,123.89/388,667.09 = 81,681.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,123.89x = 388,667.09 × 81,681.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,123.89x = 31,746,984,350.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,746,984,350.17/259,123.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,516.62

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