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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,993.80, 389,990.70 and 73,005.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,993.80, 389,990.70 and 73,005.30 is: 109,507.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,993.80 : 389,990.70 = 73,005.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,993.80/389,990.70 = 73,005.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,993.80x = 389,990.70 × 73,005.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,993.80x = 28,471,388,050.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,471,388,050.71/259,993.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,507.95

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