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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,540.36, 389,291.10 and 72,566.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,540.36, 389,291.10 and 72,566.44 is: 108,844.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,540.36 : 389,291.10 = 72,566.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,540.36/389,291.10 = 72,566.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,540.36x = 389,291.10 × 72,566.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,540.36x = 28,249,469,250.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,249,469,250.68/259,540.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,844.22

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