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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,332.92, 388,999.44 and 81,853.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,332.92, 388,999.44 and 81,853.76 is: 122,780.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,332.92 : 388,999.44 = 81,853.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,332.92/388,999.44 = 81,853.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,332.92x = 388,999.44 × 81,853.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,332.92x = 31,841,066,801.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,841,066,801.89/259,332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,780.66

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