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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,325.75, 352,296.14 and 147,889.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,325.75, 352,296.14 and 147,889.37 is: 204,056.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,325.75 : 352,296.14 = 147,889.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,325.75/352,296.14 = 147,889.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,325.75x = 352,296.14 × 147,889.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,325.75x = 52,100,854,339.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,100,854,339.33/255,325.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,056.41

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