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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,207.78, 352,166.38 and 147,784.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,207.78, 352,166.38 and 147,784.77 is: 203,931.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,207.78 : 352,166.38 = 147,784.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,207.78/352,166.38 = 147,784.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,207.78x = 352,166.38 × 147,784.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,207.78x = 52,044,827,470.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,044,827,470.03/255,207.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,931.19

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