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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,265.47, 352,299.38 and 146,412.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,265.47, 352,299.38 and 146,412.27 is: 202,067.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,265.47 : 352,299.38 = 146,412.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,265.47/352,299.38 = 146,412.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,265.47x = 352,299.38 × 146,412.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,265.47x = 51,580,951,213.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,580,951,213.33/255,265.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,067.88

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