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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,994.84, 389,990.46 and 73,006.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,994.84, 389,990.46 and 73,006.52 is: 109,509.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,994.84 : 389,990.46 = 73,006.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,994.84/389,990.46 = 73,006.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,994.84x = 389,990.46 × 73,006.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,994.84x = 28,471,846,317.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,471,846,317.80/259,994.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,509.27

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