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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,440.80, 389,132.40 and 72,471.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,440.80, 389,132.40 and 72,471.20 is: 108,698.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,440.80 : 389,132.40 = 72,471.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,440.80/389,132.40 = 72,471.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,440.80x = 389,132.40 × 72,471.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,440.80x = 28,200,891,986.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,200,891,986.88/259,440.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,698.76

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