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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,713.16, 352,754.46 and 195,178.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,713.16, 352,754.46 and 195,178.71 is: 269,247.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,713.16 : 352,754.46 = 195,178.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,713.16/352,754.46 = 195,178.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,713.16x = 352,754.46 × 195,178.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,713.16x = 68,850,160,449.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,850,160,449.55/255,713.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,247.62

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