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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,983.80, 389,975.70 and 72,995.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,983.80, 389,975.70 and 72,995.30 is: 109,492.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,983.80 : 389,975.70 = 72,995.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,983.80/389,975.70 = 72,995.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,983.80x = 389,975.70 × 72,995.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,983.80x = 28,466,393,214.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,466,393,214.21/259,983.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,492.95

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