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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,861.40, 389,792.10 and 72,904.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,861.40, 389,792.10 and 72,904.60 is: 109,356.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,861.40 : 389,792.10 = 72,904.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,861.40/389,792.10 = 72,904.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,861.40x = 389,792.10 × 72,904.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,861.40x = 28,417,637,133.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,417,637,133.66/259,861.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,356.90

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