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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,377, 387,567.12 and 71,390.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,377, 387,567.12 and 71,390.12 is: 107,085.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,377 : 387,567.12 = 71,390.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,377/387,567.12 = 71,390.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,377x = 387,567.12 × 71,390.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,377x = 27,668,463,204.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,668,463,204.85/258,377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,085.63

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