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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,438.44, 389,152.26 and 72,445.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,438.44, 389,152.26 and 72,445.08 is: 108,666.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,438.44 : 389,152.26 = 72,445.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,438.44/389,152.26 = 72,445.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,438.44x = 389,152.26 × 72,445.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,438.44x = 28,192,166,607.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,192,166,607.88/259,438.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,666.11

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