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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,881.36, 389,822.07 and 62,889.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,881.36, 389,822.07 and 62,889.36 is: 94,334.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,881.36 : 389,822.07 = 62,889.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,881.36/389,822.07 = 62,889.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,881.36x = 389,822.07 × 62,889.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,881.36x = 24,515,660,496.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,515,660,496.18/259,881.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,334.05

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