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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,182.99, 352,129.59 and 147,760.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,182.99, 352,129.59 and 147,760.25 is: 203,895.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,182.99 : 352,129.59 = 147,760.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,182.99/352,129.59 = 147,760.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,182.99x = 352,129.59 × 147,760.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,182.99x = 52,030,754,490.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,030,754,490.15/255,182.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,895.86

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