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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,501.46, 352,600.02 and 146,625.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,501.46, 352,600.02 and 146,625.72 is: 202,348.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,501.46 : 352,600.02 = 146,625.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,501.46/352,600.02 = 146,625.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,501.46x = 352,600.02 × 146,625.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,501.46x = 51,700,231,071.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,700,231,071.39/255,501.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,348.08

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