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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,064.58, 388,594.71 and 72,075.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,064.58, 388,594.71 and 72,075.54 is: 108,112.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,064.58 : 388,594.71 = 72,075.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,064.58/388,594.71 = 72,075.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,064.58x = 388,594.71 × 72,075.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,064.58x = 28,008,173,564.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,008,173,564.39/259,064.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,112.71

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