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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,292.71, 352,351.17 and 147,862.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,292.71, 352,351.17 and 147,862.71 is: 204,077.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,292.71 : 352,351.17 = 147,862.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,292.71/352,351.17 = 147,862.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,292.71x = 352,351.17 × 147,862.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,292.71x = 52,099,598,867.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,099,598,867.87/255,292.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,077.90

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