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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,053.80, 388,580.70 and 72,065.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,053.80, 388,580.70 and 72,065.30 is: 108,097.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,053.80 : 388,580.70 = 72,065.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,053.80/388,580.70 = 72,065.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,053.80x = 388,580.70 × 72,065.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,053.80x = 28,003,184,719.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,003,184,719.71/259,053.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,097.95

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