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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,499.71, 352,597.60 and 146,623.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,499.71, 352,597.60 and 146,623.97 is: 202,345.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,499.71 : 352,597.60 = 146,623.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,499.71/352,597.60 = 146,623.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,499.71x = 352,597.60 × 146,623.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,499.71x = 51,699,259,924.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,699,259,924.47/255,499.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,345.67

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