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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,439.98, 352,492.29 and 187,741.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,439.98, 352,492.29 and 187,741.26 is: 259,072.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,439.98 : 352,492.29 = 187,741.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,439.98/352,492.29 = 187,741.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,439.98x = 352,492.29 × 187,741.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,439.98x = 66,177,346,664.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,177,346,664.89/255,439.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,072.00

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