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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,802.88, 389,660.40 and 72,771.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,802.88, 389,660.40 and 72,771.36 is: 109,144.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,802.88 : 389,660.40 = 72,771.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,802.88/389,660.40 = 72,771.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,802.88x = 389,660.40 × 72,771.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,802.88x = 28,356,117,246.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,356,117,246.14/259,802.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,144.74

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