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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,235.40, 388,853.10 and 81,796.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,235.40, 388,853.10 and 81,796.80 is: 122,695.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,235.40 : 388,853.10 = 81,796.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,235.40/388,853.10 = 81,796.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,235.40x = 388,853.10 × 81,796.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,235.40x = 31,806,939,250.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,806,939,250.08/259,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,695.20

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