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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,806.13, 389,665.27 and 72,774.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,806.13, 389,665.27 and 72,774.61 is: 109,149.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,806.13 : 389,665.27 = 72,774.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,806.13/389,665.27 = 72,774.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,806.13x = 389,665.27 × 72,774.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,806.13x = 28,357,738,054.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,357,738,054.79/259,806.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,149.61

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