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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,143.54, 352,141.26 and 147,778.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,143.54, 352,141.26 and 147,778.94 is: 203,959.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,143.54 : 352,141.26 = 147,778.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,143.54/352,141.26 = 147,778.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,143.54x = 352,141.26 × 147,778.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,143.54x = 52,039,062,133.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,039,062,133.06/255,143.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,959.94

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