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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,058.16, 351,974.04 and 147,613.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,058.16, 351,974.04 and 147,613.28 is: 203,702.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,058.16 : 351,974.04 = 147,613.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,058.16/351,974.04 = 147,613.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,058.16x = 351,974.04 × 147,613.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,058.16x = 51,956,042,519.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,956,042,519.25/255,058.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,702.73

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