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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,904.72, 389,870.88 and 72,930.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,904.72, 389,870.88 and 72,930.80 is: 109,400.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,904.72 : 389,870.88 = 72,930.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,904.72/389,870.88 = 72,930.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,904.72x = 389,870.88 × 72,930.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,904.72x = 28,433,595,175.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,433,595,175.10/259,904.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,400.07

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