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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,003.55, 351,883.20 and 147,580.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,003.55, 351,883.20 and 147,580.23 is: 203,648.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,003.55 : 351,883.20 = 147,580.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,003.55/351,883.20 = 147,580.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,003.55x = 351,883.20 × 147,580.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,003.55x = 51,931,003,589.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,931,003,589.14/255,003.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,648.16

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