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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,314, 389,036.64 and 72,325.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,314, 389,036.64 and 72,325.50 is: 108,506.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,314 : 389,036.64 = 72,325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,314/389,036.64 = 72,325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,314x = 389,036.64 × 72,325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,314x = 28,137,269,506.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,137,269,506.32/259,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,506.56

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