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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,011.08, 390,031.20 and 73,008

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,011.08, 390,031.20 and 73,008 is: 109,516.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,011.08 : 390,031.20 = 73,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,011.08/390,031.20 = 73,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,011.08x = 390,031.20 × 73,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,011.08x = 28,475,397,849.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,475,397,849.60/260,011.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,516.09

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