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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,968.40, 389,952.60 and 72,955.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,968.40, 389,952.60 and 72,955.60 is: 109,433.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,968.40 : 389,952.60 = 72,955.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,968.40/389,952.60 = 72,955.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,968.40x = 389,952.60 × 72,955.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,968.40x = 28,449,225,904.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,449,225,904.56/259,968.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,433.40

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