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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,271.84, 352,308.18 and 146,418.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,271.84, 352,308.18 and 146,418.64 is: 202,076.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,271.84 : 352,308.18 = 146,418.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,271.84/352,308.18 = 146,418.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,271.84x = 352,308.18 × 146,418.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,271.84x = 51,584,484,576.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,584,484,576.48/255,271.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,076.67

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