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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,864.75, 389,797.13 and 62,872.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,864.75, 389,797.13 and 62,872.75 is: 94,309.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,864.75 : 389,797.13 = 62,872.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,864.75/389,797.13 = 62,872.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,864.75x = 389,797.13 × 62,872.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,864.75x = 24,507,617,505.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,507,617,505.21/259,864.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,309.13

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