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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,512.48, 352,615.22 and 146,636.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,512.48, 352,615.22 and 146,636.73 is: 202,363.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,512.48 : 352,615.22 = 146,636.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,512.48/352,615.22 = 146,636.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,512.48x = 352,615.22 × 146,636.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,512.48x = 51,706,343,450.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,706,343,450.57/255,512.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,363.28

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