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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,399.24, 352,439.28 and 146,425.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,399.24, 352,439.28 and 146,425.32 is: 202,060.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,399.24 : 352,439.28 = 146,425.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,399.24/352,439.28 = 146,425.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,399.24x = 352,439.28 × 146,425.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,399.24x = 51,606,034,354.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,606,034,354.57/255,399.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,060.25

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