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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,552, 352,647.09 and 146,633.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,552, 352,647.09 and 146,633.28 is: 202,345.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,552 : 352,647.09 = 146,633.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,552/352,647.09 = 146,633.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,552x = 352,647.09 × 146,633.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,552x = 51,709,799,489.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,709,799,489.16/255,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,345.51

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