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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,324.81, 352,410.30 and 147,877.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,324.81, 352,410.30 and 147,877.50 is: 204,106.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,324.81 : 352,410.30 = 147,877.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,324.81/352,410.30 = 147,877.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,324.81x = 352,410.30 × 147,877.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,324.81x = 52,113,554,138.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,113,554,138.25/255,324.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,106.89

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