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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,499.22, 352,596.91 and 146,623.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,499.22, 352,596.91 and 146,623.47 is: 202,344.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,499.22 : 352,596.91 = 146,623.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,499.22/352,596.91 = 146,623.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,499.22x = 352,596.91 × 146,623.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,499.22x = 51,698,982,455.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,698,982,455.48/255,499.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,344.98

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