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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,259.40, 388,889.10 and 81,820.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,259.40, 388,889.10 and 81,820.80 is: 122,731.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,259.40 : 388,889.10 = 81,820.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,259.40/388,889.10 = 81,820.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,259.40x = 388,889.10 × 81,820.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,259.40x = 31,819,217,273.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,819,217,273.28/259,259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,731.20

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