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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,219.50, 388,829.26 and 62,227.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,219.50, 388,829.26 and 62,227.50 is: 93,341.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,219.50 : 388,829.26 = 62,227.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,219.50/388,829.26 = 62,227.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,219.50x = 388,829.26 × 62,227.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,219.50x = 24,195,872,776.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,195,872,776.65/259,219.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,341.25

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