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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,710.66, 352,751.01 and 195,176.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,710.66, 352,751.01 and 195,176.21 is: 269,244.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,710.66 : 352,751.01 = 195,176.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,710.66/352,751.01 = 195,176.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,710.66x = 352,751.01 × 195,176.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,710.66x = 68,848,605,205.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,848,605,205.47/255,710.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,244.17

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