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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,153.51, 352,111.86 and 147,729.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,153.51, 352,111.86 and 147,729.15 is: 203,866.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,153.51 : 352,111.86 = 147,729.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,153.51/352,111.86 = 147,729.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,153.51x = 352,111.86 × 147,729.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,153.51x = 52,017,185,782.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,017,185,782.72/255,153.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,866.24

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