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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,226.73, 388,803.11 and 81,710.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,226.73, 388,803.11 and 81,710.64 is: 122,554.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,226.73 : 388,803.11 = 81,710.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,226.73/388,803.11 = 81,710.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,226.73x = 388,803.11 × 81,710.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,226.73x = 31,769,350,543.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,769,350,543.54/259,226.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,554.30

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