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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,068.60, 352,024.99 and 146,211.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,068.60, 352,024.99 and 146,211.89 is: 201,789.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,068.60 : 352,024.99 = 146,211.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,068.60/352,024.99 = 146,211.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,068.60x = 352,024.99 × 146,211.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,068.60x = 51,470,236,989.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,470,236,989.48/255,068.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,789.79

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