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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,288.50, 388,932.75 and 62,296.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,288.50, 388,932.75 and 62,296.50 is: 93,444.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,288.50 : 388,932.75 = 62,296.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,288.50/388,932.75 = 62,296.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,288.50x = 388,932.75 × 62,296.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,288.50x = 24,229,149,060.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,229,149,060.38/259,288.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,444.75

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