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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,997.84, 389,994.92 and 73,009.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,997.84, 389,994.92 and 73,009.52 is: 109,513.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,997.84 : 389,994.92 = 73,009.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,997.84/389,994.92 = 73,009.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,997.84x = 389,994.92 × 73,009.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,997.84x = 28,473,341,911.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,473,341,911.64/259,997.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,513.76

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