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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,382.62, 352,374.56 and 147,946.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,382.62, 352,374.56 and 147,946.25 is: 204,134.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,382.62 : 352,374.56 = 147,946.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,382.62/352,374.56 = 147,946.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,382.62x = 352,374.56 × 147,946.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,382.62x = 52,132,493,126.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,132,493,126.73/255,382.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,134.85

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