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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,070.60, 352,027.75 and 146,213.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,070.60, 352,027.75 and 146,213.89 is: 201,792.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,070.60 : 352,027.75 = 146,213.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,070.60/352,027.75 = 146,213.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,070.60x = 352,027.75 × 146,213.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,070.60x = 51,471,346,715.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,471,346,715.45/255,070.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,792.55

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