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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,966.39, 383,650.59 and 192,582.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,966.39, 383,650.59 and 192,582.84 is: 288,649.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,966.39 : 383,650.59 = 192,582.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,966.39/383,650.59 = 192,582.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,966.39x = 383,650.59 × 192,582.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,966.39x = 73,884,520,189.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,884,520,189.88/255,966.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,649.30

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