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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,501.22, 352,599.67 and 146,625.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,501.22, 352,599.67 and 146,625.47 is: 202,347.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,501.22 : 352,599.67 = 146,625.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,501.22/352,599.67 = 146,625.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,501.22x = 352,599.67 × 146,625.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,501.22x = 51,700,092,335.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,700,092,335.59/255,501.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,347.73

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