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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,526.40, 389,241.60 and 72,499.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,526.40, 389,241.60 and 72,499.20 is: 108,735.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,526.40 : 389,241.60 = 72,499.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,526.40/389,241.60 = 72,499.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,526.40x = 389,241.60 × 72,499.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,526.40x = 28,219,704,606.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,219,704,606.72/259,526.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,735.39

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