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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,175.08, 352,118.70 and 147,752.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,175.08, 352,118.70 and 147,752.39 is: 203,885.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,175.08 : 352,118.70 = 147,752.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,175.08/352,118.70 = 147,752.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,175.08x = 352,118.70 × 147,752.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,175.08x = 52,026,377,728.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,026,377,728.10/255,175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,885.03

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