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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,881.91, 389,836.63 and 72,907.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,881.91, 389,836.63 and 72,907.99 is: 109,365.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,881.91 : 389,836.63 = 72,907.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,881.91/389,836.63 = 72,907.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,881.91x = 389,836.63 × 72,907.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,881.91x = 28,422,205,121.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,422,205,121.67/259,881.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,365.85

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