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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,227.73, 388,804.60 and 81,711.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,227.73, 388,804.60 and 81,711.64 is: 122,555.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,227.73 : 388,804.60 = 81,711.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,227.73/388,804.60 = 81,711.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,227.73x = 388,804.60 × 81,711.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,227.73x = 31,769,861,505.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,769,861,505.54/259,227.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,555.80

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