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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,207 : 388,810.50 = 62,215 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,207/388,810.50 = 62,215/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,207x = 388,810.50 × 62,215
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,207x = 24,189,845,257.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,189,845,257.50/259,207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,322.50

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