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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,325.32, 352,295.52 and 147,888.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,325.32, 352,295.52 and 147,888.94 is: 204,055.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,325.32 : 352,295.52 = 147,888.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,325.32/352,295.52 = 147,888.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,325.32x = 352,295.52 × 147,888.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,325.32x = 52,100,611,019.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,100,611,019.55/255,325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,055.79

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