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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,223.84, 388,837.62 and 81,745.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,223.84, 388,837.62 and 81,745.16 is: 122,618.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,223.84 : 388,837.62 = 81,745.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,223.84/388,837.62 = 81,745.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,223.84x = 388,837.62 × 81,745.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,223.84x = 31,785,593,460.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,785,593,460.92/259,223.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,618.33

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