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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,331.50, 352,357.74 and 147,907.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,331.50, 352,357.74 and 147,907.68 is: 204,112.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,331.50 : 352,357.74 = 147,907.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,331.50/352,357.74 = 147,907.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,331.50x = 352,357.74 × 147,907.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,331.50x = 52,116,415,853.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,116,415,853.44/255,331.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,112.75

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