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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,173.07, 352,115.95 and 147,750.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,173.07, 352,115.95 and 147,750.37 is: 203,882.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,173.07 : 352,115.95 = 147,750.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,173.07/352,115.95 = 147,750.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,173.07x = 352,115.95 × 147,750.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,173.07x = 52,025,261,895.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,025,261,895.40/255,173.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,882.26

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