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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,426.21, 352,434.24 and 147,989.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,426.21, 352,434.24 and 147,989.70 is: 204,194.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,426.21 : 352,434.24 = 147,989.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,426.21/352,434.24 = 147,989.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,426.21x = 352,434.24 × 147,989.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,426.21x = 52,156,637,447.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,156,637,447.33/255,426.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,194.54

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