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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,403.37, 352,425.79 and 146,502.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,403.37, 352,425.79 and 146,502.07 is: 202,155.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,403.37 : 352,425.79 = 146,502.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,403.37/352,425.79 = 146,502.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,403.37x = 352,425.79 × 146,502.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,403.37x = 51,631,107,058.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,631,107,058.45/255,403.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,155.15

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