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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,397.09, 352,490.02 and 194,853.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,397.09, 352,490.02 and 194,853.34 is: 268,929.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,397.09 : 352,490.02 = 194,853.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,397.09/352,490.02 = 194,853.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,397.09x = 352,490.02 × 194,853.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,397.09x = 68,683,856,780.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,683,856,780.44/255,397.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,929.68

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