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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,609.80, 389,385.90 and 72,640.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,609.80, 389,385.90 and 72,640.20 is: 108,952.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,609.80 : 389,385.90 = 72,640.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,609.80/389,385.90 = 72,640.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,609.80x = 389,385.90 × 72,640.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,609.80x = 28,285,069,653.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,285,069,653.18/259,609.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,952.24

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