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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,334.56, 352,404.40 and 147,969.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,334.56, 352,404.40 and 147,969.92 is: 204,223.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,334.56 : 352,404.40 = 147,969.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,334.56/352,404.40 = 147,969.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,334.56x = 352,404.40 × 147,969.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,334.56x = 52,145,250,875.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,145,250,875.65/255,334.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,223.24

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