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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,211.76, 388,817.64 and 62,219.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,211.76, 388,817.64 and 62,219.76 is: 93,329.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,211.76 : 388,817.64 = 62,219.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,211.76/388,817.64 = 62,219.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,211.76x = 388,817.64 × 62,219.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,211.76x = 24,192,140,244.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,192,140,244.57/259,211.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,329.64

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