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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,217.32, 352,220.22 and 147,789.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,217.32, 352,220.22 and 147,789.24 is: 203,960.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,217.32 : 352,220.22 = 147,789.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,217.32/352,220.22 = 147,789.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,217.32x = 352,220.22 × 147,789.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,217.32x = 52,054,358,626.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,054,358,626.43/255,217.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,960.92

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