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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,249.06, 352,264.04 and 147,821.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,249.06, 352,264.04 and 147,821.01 is: 204,004.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,249.06 : 352,264.04 = 147,821.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,249.06/352,264.04 = 147,821.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,249.06x = 352,264.04 × 147,821.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,249.06x = 52,072,026,179.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,072,026,179.48/255,249.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,004.77

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