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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,036.25, 388,576.38 and 72,047.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,036.25, 388,576.38 and 72,047.75 is: 108,077.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,036.25 : 388,576.38 = 72,047.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,036.25/388,576.38 = 72,047.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,036.25x = 388,576.38 × 72,047.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,036.25x = 27,996,053,882.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,996,053,882.15/259,036.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,077.75

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