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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,308.92, 352,335.02 and 146,431.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,308.92, 352,335.02 and 146,431.96 is: 202,081.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,308.92 : 352,335.02 = 146,431.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,308.92/352,335.02 = 146,431.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,308.92x = 352,335.02 × 146,431.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,308.92x = 51,593,107,555.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,593,107,555.24/255,308.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,081.10

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