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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,202.25, 388,825.65 and 72,213.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,202.25, 388,825.65 and 72,213.75 is: 108,326.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,202.25 : 388,825.65 = 72,213.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,202.25/388,825.65 = 72,213.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,202.25x = 388,825.65 × 72,213.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,202.25x = 28,078,558,282.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,078,558,282.69/259,202.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,326.83

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