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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,501.96, 352,600.71 and 146,626.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,501.96, 352,600.71 and 146,626.22 is: 202,348.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,501.96 : 352,600.71 = 146,626.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,501.96/352,600.71 = 146,626.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,501.96x = 352,600.71 × 146,626.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,501.96x = 51,700,509,276.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,700,509,276.62/255,501.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,348.78

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