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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,246.81, 352,260.93 and 147,818.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,246.81, 352,260.93 and 147,818.76 is: 204,001.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,246.81 : 352,260.93 = 147,818.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,246.81/352,260.93 = 147,818.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,246.81x = 352,260.93 × 147,818.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,246.81x = 52,070,773,869.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,070,773,869.05/255,246.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,001.66

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