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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,625.80, 389,409.90 and 72,656.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,625.80, 389,409.90 and 72,656.20 is: 108,976.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,625.80 : 389,409.90 = 72,656.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,625.80/389,409.90 = 72,656.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,625.80x = 389,409.90 × 72,656.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,625.80x = 28,293,043,576.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,293,043,576.38/259,625.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,976.24

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