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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,324.25, 352,294.06 and 147,887.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,324.25, 352,294.06 and 147,887.87 is: 204,054.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,324.25 : 352,294.06 = 147,887.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,324.25/352,294.06 = 147,887.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,324.25x = 352,294.06 × 147,887.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,324.25x = 52,100,018,147.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,100,018,147.05/255,324.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,054.33

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