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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,294, 389,006.60 and 72,305.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,294, 389,006.60 and 72,305.52 is: 108,476.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,294 : 389,006.60 = 72,305.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,294/389,006.60 = 72,305.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,294x = 389,006.60 × 72,305.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,294x = 28,127,324,496.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,127,324,496.43/259,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,476.57

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