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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,309.96, 352,369.83 and 194,766.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,309.96, 352,369.83 and 194,766.30 is: 268,809.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,309.96 : 352,369.83 = 194,766.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,309.96/352,369.83 = 194,766.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,309.96x = 352,369.83 × 194,766.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,309.96x = 68,629,768,020.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,629,768,020.73/255,309.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,809.60

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