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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,125.58, 352,116.44 and 147,760.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,125.58, 352,116.44 and 147,760.88 is: 203,935.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,125.58 : 352,116.44 = 147,760.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,125.58/352,116.44 = 147,760.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,125.58x = 352,116.44 × 147,760.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,125.58x = 52,029,035,036.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,029,035,036.87/255,125.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,935.00

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