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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,230.74, 388,809.10 and 81,714.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,230.74, 388,809.10 and 81,714.64 is: 122,560.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,230.74 : 388,809.10 = 81,714.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,230.74/388,809.10 = 81,714.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,230.74x = 388,809.10 × 81,714.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,230.74x = 31,771,395,635.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,771,395,635.22/259,230.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,560.29

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