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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,882.88, 353,393.76 and 194,801.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,882.88, 353,393.76 and 194,801.92 is: 269,036.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,882.88 : 353,393.76 = 194,801.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,882.88/353,393.76 = 194,801.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,882.88x = 353,393.76 × 194,801.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,882.88x = 68,841,782,964.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,841,782,964.02/255,882.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,036.30

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