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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,541.50, 352,632.60 and 146,622.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,541.50, 352,632.60 and 146,622.78 is: 202,331.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,541.50 : 352,632.60 = 146,622.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,541.50/352,632.60 = 146,622.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,541.50x = 352,632.60 × 146,622.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,541.50x = 51,703,972,130.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,703,972,130.63/255,541.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,331.02

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