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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,591.80, 389,358.90 and 72,622.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,591.80, 389,358.90 and 72,622.20 is: 108,925.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,591.80 : 389,358.90 = 72,622.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,591.80/389,358.90 = 72,622.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,591.80x = 389,358.90 × 72,622.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,591.80x = 28,276,099,907.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,276,099,907.58/259,591.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,925.24

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