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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,756.40, 389,638.44 and 72,756.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,756.40, 389,638.44 and 72,756.08 is: 109,135.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,756.40 : 389,638.44 = 72,756.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,756.40/389,638.44 = 72,756.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,756.40x = 389,638.44 × 72,756.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,756.40x = 28,348,565,511.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,348,565,511.72/259,756.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,135.20

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