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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,183.12, 352,152.92 and 147,758.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,183.12, 352,152.92 and 147,758.90 is: 203,907.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,183.12 : 352,152.92 = 147,758.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,183.12/352,152.92 = 147,758.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,183.12x = 352,152.92 × 147,758.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,183.12x = 52,033,728,090.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,033,728,090.99/255,183.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,907.41

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