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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,190.26, 352,147.58 and 147,752.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,190.26, 352,147.58 and 147,752.68 is: 203,890.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,190.26 : 352,147.58 = 147,752.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,190.26/352,147.58 = 147,752.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,190.26x = 352,147.58 × 147,752.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,190.26x = 52,030,748,700.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,030,748,700.51/255,190.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,890.03

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