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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,013.08, 390,034.20 and 73,010

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,013.08, 390,034.20 and 73,010 is: 109,519.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,013.08 : 390,034.20 = 73,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,013.08/390,034.20 = 73,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,013.08x = 390,034.20 × 73,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,013.08x = 28,476,396,942
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,476,396,942/260,013.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,519.09

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