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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,234.80, 388,852.20 and 72,246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,234.80, 388,852.20 and 72,246.30 is: 108,369.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,234.80 : 388,852.20 = 72,246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,234.80/388,852.20 = 72,246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,234.80x = 388,852.20 × 72,246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,234.80x = 28,093,132,696.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,093,132,696.86/259,234.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,369.45

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