Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,207, 388,810.50 and 62,215
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 259,207, 388,810.50 and 62,215 is: 93,322.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
259,207 : 388,810.50 = 62,215 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
259,207/388,810.50 = 62,215/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
259,207x = 388,810.50 × 62,215 - Step 4: Simplify right side
259,207x = 24,189,845,257.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,189,845,257.50/259,207 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,322.50
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