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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,100.16, 388,608 and 72,069.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,100.16, 388,608 and 72,069.12 is: 108,091.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,100.16 : 388,608 = 72,069.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,100.16/388,608 = 72,069.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,100.16x = 388,608 × 72,069.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,100.16x = 28,006,636,584.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,006,636,584.96/259,100.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,091.93

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