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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,296.79, 352,356.81 and 147,866.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,296.79, 352,356.81 and 147,866.79 is: 204,083.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,296.79 : 352,356.81 = 147,866.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,296.79/352,356.81 = 147,866.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,296.79x = 352,356.81 × 147,866.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,296.79x = 52,101,870,429.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,101,870,429.34/255,296.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,083.53

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