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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,059.08, 390,103.20 and 73,056

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,059.08, 390,103.20 and 73,056 is: 109,588.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,059.08 : 390,103.20 = 73,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,059.08/390,103.20 = 73,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,059.08x = 390,103.20 × 73,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,059.08x = 28,499,379,379.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,499,379,379.20/260,059.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,588.10

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