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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,209.75, 388,814.63 and 62,217.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,209.75, 388,814.63 and 62,217.75 is: 93,326.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,209.75 : 388,814.63 = 62,217.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,209.75/388,814.63 = 62,217.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,209.75x = 388,814.63 × 62,217.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,209.75x = 24,191,171,445.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,191,171,445.68/259,209.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,326.63

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