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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,268.75, 388,903.14 and 62,276.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,268.75, 388,903.14 and 62,276.75 is: 93,415.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,268.75 : 388,903.14 = 62,276.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,268.75/388,903.14 = 62,276.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,268.75x = 388,903.14 × 62,276.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,268.75x = 24,219,623,624.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,219,623,624.00/259,268.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,415.13

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