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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,133.28, 390,200.08 and 73,144.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,133.28, 390,200.08 and 73,144.78 is: 109,717.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,133.28 : 390,200.08 = 73,144.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,133.28/390,200.08 = 73,144.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,133.28x = 390,200.08 × 73,144.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,133.28x = 28,541,099,007.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,541,099,007.58/260,133.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,717.21

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