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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,227.30, 352,234.02 and 147,799.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,227.30, 352,234.02 and 147,799.24 is: 203,974.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,227.30 : 352,234.02 = 147,799.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,227.30/352,234.02 = 147,799.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,227.30x = 352,234.02 × 147,799.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,227.30x = 52,059,920,458.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,059,920,458.14/255,227.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,974.73

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