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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,324.81, 352,294.83 and 147,888.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,324.81, 352,294.83 and 147,888.44 is: 204,055.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,324.81 : 352,294.83 = 147,888.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,324.81/352,294.83 = 147,888.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,324.81x = 352,294.83 × 147,888.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,324.81x = 52,100,332,828.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,100,332,828.77/255,324.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,055.11

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