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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,129.58, 352,121.96 and 147,764.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,129.58, 352,121.96 and 147,764.88 is: 203,940.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,129.58 : 352,121.96 = 147,764.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,129.58/352,121.96 = 147,764.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,129.58x = 352,121.96 × 147,764.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,129.58x = 52,031,259,164.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,031,259,164.76/255,129.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,940.52

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