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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,150.32, 352,084.56 and 147,727.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,150.32, 352,084.56 and 147,727.62 is: 203,850.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,150.32 : 352,084.56 = 147,727.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,150.32/352,084.56 = 147,727.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,150.32x = 352,084.56 × 147,727.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,150.32x = 52,012,614,087.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,012,614,087.55/255,150.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,850.87

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