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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,252.79, 352,223.40 and 147,857.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,252.79, 352,223.40 and 147,857.32 is: 204,028.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,252.79 : 352,223.40 = 147,857.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,252.79/352,223.40 = 147,857.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,252.79x = 352,223.40 × 147,857.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,252.79x = 52,078,807,965.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,078,807,965.29/255,252.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,028.36

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