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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,437.60, 389,196.90 and 81,927.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,437.60, 389,196.90 and 81,927.72 is: 122,904.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,437.60 : 389,196.90 = 81,927.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,437.60/389,196.90 = 81,927.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,437.60x = 389,196.90 × 81,927.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,437.60x = 31,886,014,648.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,886,014,648.07/259,437.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,904.37

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