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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,967.80, 389,951.70 and 72,979.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,967.80, 389,951.70 and 72,979.30 is: 109,468.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,967.80 : 389,951.70 = 72,979.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,967.80/389,951.70 = 72,979.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,967.80x = 389,951.70 × 72,979.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,967.80x = 28,458,402,099.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,458,402,099.81/259,967.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,468.95

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