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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,403.70, 389,117.70 and 81,924.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,403.70, 389,117.70 and 81,924.60 is: 122,890.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,403.70 : 389,117.70 = 81,924.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,403.70/389,117.70 = 81,924.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,403.70x = 389,117.70 × 81,924.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,403.70x = 31,878,311,925.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,878,311,925.42/259,403.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,890.74

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