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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,474.70, 389,224.20 and 81,995.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,474.70, 389,224.20 and 81,995.60 is: 122,997.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,474.70 : 389,224.20 = 81,995.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,474.70/389,224.20 = 81,995.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,474.70x = 389,224.20 × 81,995.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,474.70x = 31,914,671,813.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,914,671,813.52/259,474.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,997.24

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