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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,811.89, 392,709.99 and 72,283.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,811.89, 392,709.99 and 72,283.83 is: 108,423.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,811.89 : 392,709.99 = 72,283.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,811.89/392,709.99 = 72,283.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,811.89x = 392,709.99 × 72,283.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,811.89x = 28,386,579,831.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,386,579,831.49/261,811.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,423.57

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