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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,636.30, 383,454.45 and 193,428.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,636.30, 383,454.45 and 193,428.30 is: 290,142.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,636.30 : 383,454.45 = 193,428.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,636.30/383,454.45 = 193,428.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,636.30x = 383,454.45 × 193,428.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,636.30x = 74,170,942,390.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,170,942,390.94/255,636.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,142.45

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