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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,068.45, 352,032.95 and 147,708.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,068.45, 352,032.95 and 147,708.62 is: 203,860.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,068.45 : 352,032.95 = 147,708.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,068.45/352,032.95 = 147,708.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,068.45x = 352,032.95 × 147,708.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,068.45x = 51,998,300,174.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,998,300,174.31/255,068.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,860.18

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