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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,556.16, 389,334.24 and 62,564.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,556.16, 389,334.24 and 62,564.16 is: 93,846.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,556.16 : 389,334.24 = 62,564.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,556.16/389,334.24 = 62,564.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,556.16x = 389,334.24 × 62,564.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,556.16x = 24,358,369,684.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,358,369,684.84/259,556.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,846.24

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