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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,497.96, 352,595.18 and 146,622.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,497.96, 352,595.18 and 146,622.22 is: 202,343.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,497.96 : 352,595.18 = 146,622.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,497.96/352,595.18 = 146,622.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,497.96x = 352,595.18 × 146,622.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,497.96x = 51,698,286,988.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,698,286,988.13/255,497.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,343.25

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