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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,228.52, 388,842.74 and 62,236.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,228.52, 388,842.74 and 62,236.52 is: 93,354.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,228.52 : 388,842.74 = 62,236.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,228.52/388,842.74 = 62,236.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,228.52x = 388,842.74 × 62,236.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,228.52x = 24,200,218,964.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,200,218,964.86/259,228.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,354.77

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