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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,152.96, 390,184.08 and 73,120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,152.96, 390,184.08 and 73,120 is: 109,667.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,152.96 : 390,184.08 = 73,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,152.96/390,184.08 = 73,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,152.96x = 390,184.08 × 73,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,152.96x = 28,530,259,929.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,530,259,929.60/260,152.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,667.25

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