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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,218.04, 352,278.32 and 147,814.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,218.04, 352,278.32 and 147,814.47 is: 204,028.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,218.04 : 352,278.32 = 147,814.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,218.04/352,278.32 = 147,814.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,218.04x = 352,278.32 × 147,814.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,218.04x = 52,071,832,424.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,071,832,424.22/255,218.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,028.81

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