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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,172.48, 352,181.73 and 147,808.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,172.48, 352,181.73 and 147,808.60 is: 204,001.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,172.48 : 352,181.73 = 147,808.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,172.48/352,181.73 = 147,808.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,172.48x = 352,181.73 × 147,808.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,172.48x = 52,055,488,456.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,055,488,456.88/255,172.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,001.19

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