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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,631.52, 396,947.59 and 72,507.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,631.52, 396,947.59 and 72,507.57 is: 108,761.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,631.52 : 396,947.59 = 72,507.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,631.52/396,947.59 = 72,507.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,631.52x = 396,947.59 × 72,507.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,631.52x = 28,781,704,805.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,781,704,805.72/264,631.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,761.44

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