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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,212.24, 388,818.40 and 62,220.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,212.24, 388,818.40 and 62,220.24 is: 93,330.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,212.24 : 388,818.40 = 62,220.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,212.24/388,818.40 = 62,220.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,212.24x = 388,818.40 × 62,220.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,212.24x = 24,192,374,164.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,192,374,164.42/259,212.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,330.37

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