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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,867.95, 389,801.93 and 62,875.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,867.95, 389,801.93 and 62,875.95 is: 94,313.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,867.95 : 389,801.93 = 62,875.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,867.95/389,801.93 = 62,875.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,867.95x = 389,801.93 × 62,875.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,867.95x = 24,509,166,660.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,509,166,660.58/259,867.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,313.93

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