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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,637.80, 383,456.70 and 193,429.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,637.80, 383,456.70 and 193,429.80 is: 290,144.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,637.80 : 383,456.70 = 193,429.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,637.80/383,456.70 = 193,429.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,637.80x = 383,456.70 × 193,429.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,637.80x = 74,171,952,789.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,171,952,789.66/255,637.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,144.70

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