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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,946.26, 383,620.49 and 192,562.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,946.26, 383,620.49 and 192,562.77 is: 288,619.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,946.26 : 383,620.49 = 192,562.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,946.26/383,620.49 = 192,562.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,946.26x = 383,620.49 × 192,562.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,946.26x = 73,871,023,220.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,871,023,220.34/255,946.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,619.27

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