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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,195.38, 352,169.82 and 147,771.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,195.38, 352,169.82 and 147,771.15 is: 203,924.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,195.38 : 352,169.82 = 147,771.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,195.38/352,169.82 = 147,771.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,195.38x = 352,169.82 × 147,771.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,195.38x = 52,040,539,296.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,040,539,296.69/255,195.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,924.30

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