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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,439.44, 352,447.74 and 146,493.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,439.44, 352,447.74 and 146,493.36 is: 202,127.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,439.44 : 352,447.74 = 146,493.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,439.44/352,447.74 = 146,493.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,439.44x = 352,447.74 × 146,493.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,439.44x = 51,631,253,657.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,631,253,657.01/255,439.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,127.18

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