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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,662.30, 389,464.65 and 72,692.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,662.30, 389,464.65 and 72,692.70 is: 109,030.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,662.30 : 389,464.65 = 72,692.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,662.30/389,464.65 = 72,692.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,662.30x = 389,464.65 × 72,692.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,662.30x = 28,311,236,963.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,311,236,963.06/259,662.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,030.99

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