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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,447.44, 389,172.24 and 72,460.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,447.44, 389,172.24 and 72,460.56 is: 108,691.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,447.44 : 389,172.24 = 72,460.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,447.44/389,172.24 = 72,460.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,447.44x = 389,172.24 × 72,460.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,447.44x = 28,199,638,446.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,199,638,446.85/259,447.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,691.14

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