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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,114.94, 390,172.44 and 73,126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,114.94, 390,172.44 and 73,126.44 is: 109,689.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,114.94 : 390,172.44 = 73,126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,114.94/390,172.44 = 73,126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,114.94x = 390,172.44 × 73,126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,114.94x = 28,531,921,523.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,531,921,523.31/260,114.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,689.67

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