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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,009.08, 389,983.38 and 73,036.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,009.08, 389,983.38 and 73,036.60 is: 109,546.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,009.08 : 389,983.38 = 73,036.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,009.08/389,983.38 = 73,036.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,009.08x = 389,983.38 × 73,036.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,009.08x = 28,483,060,131.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,483,060,131.71/260,009.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,546.41

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