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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,326.82, 352,297.59 and 147,890.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,326.82, 352,297.59 and 147,890.44 is: 204,057.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,326.82 : 352,297.59 = 147,890.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,326.82/352,297.59 = 147,890.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,326.82x = 352,297.59 × 147,890.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,326.82x = 52,101,445,596.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,101,445,596.04/255,326.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,057.86

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