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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,295.92, 352,355.61 and 147,865.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,295.92, 352,355.61 and 147,865.92 is: 204,082.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,295.92 : 352,355.61 = 147,865.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,295.92/352,355.61 = 147,865.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,295.92x = 352,355.61 × 147,865.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,295.92x = 52,101,386,439.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,101,386,439.81/255,295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,082.33

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