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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,266.80, 388,900.20 and 72,278.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,266.80, 388,900.20 and 72,278.30 is: 108,417.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,266.80 : 388,900.20 = 72,278.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,266.80/388,900.20 = 72,278.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,266.80x = 388,900.20 × 72,278.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,266.80x = 28,109,045,325.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,109,045,325.66/259,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,417.45

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