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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,289.25, 388,999.49 and 72,300.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,289.25, 388,999.49 and 72,300.75 is: 108,469.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,289.25 : 388,999.49 = 72,300.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,289.25/388,999.49 = 72,300.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,289.25x = 388,999.49 × 72,300.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,289.25x = 28,124,954,515.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,124,954,515.11/259,289.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,469.42

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