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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,315.46, 389,002.38 and 81,769.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,315.46, 389,002.38 and 81,769.94 is: 122,664.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,315.46 : 389,002.38 = 81,769.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,315.46/389,002.38 = 81,769.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,315.46x = 389,002.38 × 81,769.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,315.46x = 31,808,701,272.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,808,701,272.46/259,315.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,664.11

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