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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,014.24, 396,059.12 and 81,659.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,014.24, 396,059.12 and 81,659.10 is: 122,500.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,014.24 : 396,059.12 = 81,659.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,014.24/396,059.12 = 81,659.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,014.24x = 396,059.12 × 81,659.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,014.24x = 32,341,831,285.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,341,831,285.99/264,014.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,500.33

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