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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,966, 388,449.12 and 71,979.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,966, 388,449.12 and 71,979.12 is: 107,968.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,966 : 388,449.12 = 71,979.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,966/388,449.12 = 71,979.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,966x = 388,449.12 × 71,979.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,966x = 27,960,225,822.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,960,225,822.37/258,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,968.71

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