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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,625.93, 392,368.64 and 72,041.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,625.93, 392,368.64 and 72,041.16 is: 108,042.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,625.93 : 392,368.64 = 72,041.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,625.93/392,368.64 = 72,041.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,625.93x = 392,368.64 × 72,041.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,625.93x = 28,266,693,489.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,266,693,489.63/261,625.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,042.40

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