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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,302.26, 388,953.40 and 62,310.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,302.26, 388,953.40 and 62,310.26 is: 93,465.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,302.26 : 388,953.40 = 62,310.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,302.26/388,953.40 = 62,310.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,302.26x = 388,953.40 × 62,310.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,302.26x = 24,235,787,481.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,235,787,481.88/259,302.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,465.39

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