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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,310.28, 388,965.48 and 81,831.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,310.28, 388,965.48 and 81,831.12 is: 122,746.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,310.28 : 388,965.48 = 81,831.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,310.28/388,965.48 = 81,831.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,310.28x = 388,965.48 × 81,831.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,310.28x = 31,829,480,869.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,829,480,869.74/259,310.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,746.70

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