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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,982, 388,473.12 and 71,995.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,982, 388,473.12 and 71,995.12 is: 107,992.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,982 : 388,473.12 = 71,995.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,982/388,473.12 = 71,995.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,982x = 388,473.12 × 71,995.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,982x = 27,968,168,891.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,968,168,891.17/258,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,992.71

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