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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,199.88, 352,187.38 and 147,774.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,199.88, 352,187.38 and 147,774.60 is: 203,935.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,199.88 : 352,187.38 = 147,774.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,199.88/352,187.38 = 147,774.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,199.88x = 352,187.38 × 147,774.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,199.88x = 52,044,349,204.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,044,349,204.55/255,199.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,935.63

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