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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,273.13, 388,909.69 and 62,281.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,273.13, 388,909.69 and 62,281.13 is: 93,421.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,273.13 : 388,909.69 = 62,281.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,273.13/388,909.69 = 62,281.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,273.13x = 388,909.69 × 62,281.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,273.13x = 24,221,732,860.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,221,732,860.90/259,273.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,421.69

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