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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,993.88, 359,985.92 and 62,496.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,993.88, 359,985.92 and 62,496.96 is: 93,744.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,993.88 : 359,985.92 = 62,496.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,993.88/359,985.92 = 62,496.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,993.88x = 359,985.92 × 62,496.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,993.88x = 22,498,025,642.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,498,025,642.80/239,993.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,744.16

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