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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,273.22, 352,310.10 and 146,420.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,273.22, 352,310.10 and 146,420.02 is: 202,078.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,273.22 : 352,310.10 = 146,420.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,273.22/352,310.10 = 146,420.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,273.22x = 352,310.10 × 146,420.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,273.22x = 51,585,251,888.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,585,251,888.20/255,273.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,078.59

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