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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,300.26, 388,950.38 and 62,308.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,300.26, 388,950.38 and 62,308.26 is: 93,462.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,300.26 : 388,950.38 = 62,308.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,300.26/388,950.38 = 62,308.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,300.26x = 388,950.38 × 62,308.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,300.26x = 24,234,821,404.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,234,821,404.14/259,300.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,462.39

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