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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,423.60, 389,135.40 and 72,434.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,423.60, 389,135.40 and 72,434.80 is: 108,652.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,423.60 : 389,135.40 = 72,434.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,423.60/389,135.40 = 72,434.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,423.60x = 389,135.40 × 72,434.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,423.60x = 28,186,944,871.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,186,944,871.92/259,423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,652.20

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