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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,269.22, 352,304.58 and 146,416.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,269.22, 352,304.58 and 146,416.02 is: 202,073.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,269.22 : 352,304.58 = 146,416.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,269.22/352,304.58 = 146,416.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,269.22x = 352,304.58 × 146,416.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,269.22x = 51,583,034,431.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,583,034,431.37/255,269.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,073.07

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