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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,557.61, 352,661.22 and 146,679.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,557.61, 352,661.22 and 146,679.86 is: 202,413.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,557.61 : 352,661.22 = 146,679.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,557.61/352,661.22 = 146,679.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,557.61x = 352,661.22 × 146,679.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,557.61x = 51,728,299,258.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,728,299,258.68/255,557.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,413.46

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