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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,306.96, 352,365.68 and 194,763.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,306.96, 352,365.68 and 194,763.29 is: 268,805.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,306.96 : 352,365.68 = 194,763.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,306.96/352,365.68 = 194,763.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,306.96x = 352,365.68 × 194,763.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,306.96x = 68,627,897,571.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,627,897,571.08/255,306.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,805.43

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