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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,294.42, 352,353.53 and 147,864.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,294.42, 352,353.53 and 147,864.42 is: 204,080.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,294.42 : 352,353.53 = 147,864.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,294.42/352,353.53 = 147,864.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,294.42x = 352,353.53 × 147,864.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,294.42x = 52,100,550,348.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,100,550,348.40/255,294.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,080.26

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