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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,227.78, 387,363.98 and 71,239.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,227.78, 387,363.98 and 71,239.28 is: 106,865.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,227.78 : 387,363.98 = 71,239.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,227.78/387,363.98 = 71,239.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,227.78x = 387,363.98 × 71,239.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,227.78x = 27,595,528,740.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,595,528,740.12/258,227.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,865.07

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