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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,010.64, 388,537.95 and 72,022.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,010.64, 388,537.95 and 72,022.14 is: 108,039.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,010.64 : 388,537.95 = 72,022.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,010.64/388,537.95 = 72,022.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,010.64x = 388,537.95 × 72,022.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,010.64x = 27,983,334,630.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,983,334,630.21/259,010.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,039.32

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