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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,711.66, 352,752.39 and 195,177.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,711.66, 352,752.39 and 195,177.21 is: 269,245.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,711.66 : 352,752.39 = 195,177.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,711.66/352,752.39 = 195,177.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,711.66x = 352,752.39 × 195,177.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,711.66x = 68,849,227,301.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,849,227,301.03/255,711.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,245.55

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