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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,868.25, 389,802.39 and 62,876.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,868.25, 389,802.39 and 62,876.25 is: 94,314.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,868.25 : 389,802.39 = 62,876.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,868.25/389,802.39 = 62,876.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,868.25x = 389,802.39 × 62,876.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,868.25x = 24,509,312,524.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,509,312,524.24/259,868.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,314.38

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