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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,224.84, 388,839.12 and 81,746.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,224.84, 388,839.12 and 81,746.16 is: 122,619.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,224.84 : 388,839.12 = 81,746.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,224.84/388,839.12 = 81,746.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,224.84x = 388,839.12 × 81,746.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,224.84x = 31,786,104,917.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,786,104,917.78/259,224.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,619.83

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