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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,227.52, 388,841.24 and 62,235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,227.52, 388,841.24 and 62,235.52 is: 93,353.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,227.52 : 388,841.24 = 62,235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,227.52/388,841.24 = 62,235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,227.52x = 388,841.24 × 62,235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,227.52x = 24,199,736,768.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,199,736,768.84/259,227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,353.27

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