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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,212, 393,319.44 and 65,220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,212, 393,319.44 and 65,220 is: 97,830.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,212 : 393,319.44 = 65,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,212/393,319.44 = 65,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,212x = 393,319.44 × 65,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,212x = 25,652,293,876.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,652,293,876.80/262,212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,830.36

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