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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,190.42, 352,162.92 and 147,766.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,190.42, 352,162.92 and 147,766.15 is: 203,917.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,190.42 : 352,162.92 = 147,766.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,190.42/352,162.92 = 147,766.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,190.42x = 352,162.92 × 147,766.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,190.42x = 52,037,758,861.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,037,758,861.16/255,190.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,917.37

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