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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,627.80, 389,506.50 and 72,637.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,627.80, 389,506.50 and 72,637.68 is: 108,974.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,627.80 : 389,506.50 = 72,637.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,627.80/389,506.50 = 72,637.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,627.80x = 389,506.50 × 72,637.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,627.80x = 28,292,848,504.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,292,848,504.92/259,627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,974.65

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