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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,261.24, 388,891.94 and 62,269.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,261.24, 388,891.94 and 62,269.24 is: 93,403.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,261.24 : 388,891.94 = 62,269.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,261.24/388,891.94 = 62,269.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,261.24x = 388,891.94 × 62,269.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,261.24x = 24,216,005,545.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,216,005,545.93/259,261.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,403.88

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