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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,969.56, 383,655.38 and 192,586.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,969.56, 383,655.38 and 192,586.05 is: 288,654.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,969.56 : 383,655.38 = 192,586.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,969.56/383,655.38 = 192,586.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,969.56x = 383,655.38 × 192,586.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,969.56x = 73,886,673,232.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,886,673,232.52/255,969.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,654.14

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