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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,266.75, 388,900.14 and 62,274.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,266.75, 388,900.14 and 62,274.75 is: 93,412.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,266.75 : 388,900.14 = 62,274.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,266.75/388,900.14 = 62,274.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,266.75x = 388,900.14 × 62,274.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,266.75x = 24,218,658,993.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,218,658,993.47/259,266.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,412.13

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