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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,993.84, 389,988.96 and 73,005.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,993.84, 389,988.96 and 73,005.52 is: 109,507.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,993.84 : 389,988.96 = 73,005.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,993.84/389,988.96 = 73,005.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,993.84x = 389,988.96 × 73,005.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,993.84x = 28,471,346,819.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,471,346,819.06/259,993.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,507.77

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