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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,519.36, 389,259.60 and 72,545.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,519.36, 389,259.60 and 72,545.44 is: 108,812.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,519.36 : 389,259.60 = 72,545.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,519.36/389,259.60 = 72,545.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,519.36x = 389,259.60 × 72,545.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,519.36x = 28,239,008,956.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,239,008,956.22/259,519.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,812.73

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