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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,127.08, 352,118.51 and 147,762.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,127.08, 352,118.51 and 147,762.38 is: 203,937.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,127.08 : 352,118.51 = 147,762.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,127.08/352,118.51 = 147,762.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,127.08x = 352,118.51 × 147,762.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,127.08x = 52,029,869,079.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,029,869,079.65/255,127.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,937.07

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