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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,326.56, 352,412.72 and 147,879.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,326.56, 352,412.72 and 147,879.25 is: 204,109.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,326.56 : 352,412.72 = 147,879.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,326.56/352,412.72 = 147,879.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,326.56x = 352,412.72 × 147,879.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,326.56x = 52,114,528,724.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,114,528,724.06/255,326.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,109.31

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