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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,426.40, 389,091.60 and 72,399.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,426.40, 389,091.60 and 72,399.20 is: 108,585.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,426.40 : 389,091.60 = 72,399.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,426.40/389,091.60 = 72,399.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,426.40x = 389,091.60 × 72,399.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,426.40x = 28,169,920,566.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,169,920,566.72/259,426.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,585.40

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