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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,421.76, 389,098.08 and 72,452.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,421.76, 389,098.08 and 72,452.16 is: 108,668.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,421.76 : 389,098.08 = 72,452.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,421.76/389,098.08 = 72,452.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,421.76x = 389,098.08 × 72,452.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,421.76x = 28,190,996,347.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,190,996,347.85/259,421.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,668.59

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