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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,221.02, 352,225.32 and 147,792.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,221.02, 352,225.32 and 147,792.92 is: 203,965.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,221.02 : 352,225.32 = 147,792.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,221.02/352,225.32 = 147,792.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,221.02x = 352,225.32 × 147,792.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,221.02x = 52,056,408,540.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,056,408,540.73/255,221.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,965.99

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