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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,817.88, 389,682.90 and 72,786.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,817.88, 389,682.90 and 72,786.36 is: 109,167.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,817.88 : 389,682.90 = 72,786.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,817.88/389,682.90 = 72,786.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,817.88x = 389,682.90 × 72,786.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,817.88x = 28,363,599,845.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,363,599,845.24/259,817.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,167.24

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