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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,635.91, 353,415.29 and 191,862.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,635.91, 353,415.29 and 191,862.99 is: 265,249.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,635.91 : 353,415.29 = 191,862.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,635.91/353,415.29 = 191,862.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,635.91x = 353,415.29 × 191,862.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,635.91x = 67,807,313,291.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,807,313,291.80/255,635.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,249.56

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