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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,994.20, 392,991.30 and 72,454.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,994.20, 392,991.30 and 72,454.20 is: 108,681.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,994.20 : 392,991.30 = 72,454.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,994.20/392,991.30 = 72,454.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,994.20x = 392,991.30 × 72,454.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,994.20x = 28,473,870,248.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,473,870,248.46/261,994.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,681.30

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