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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,685.24, 352,838.64 and 146,786.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,685.24, 352,838.64 and 146,786.36 is: 202,561.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,685.24 : 352,838.64 = 146,786.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,685.24/352,838.64 = 146,786.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,685.24x = 352,838.64 × 146,786.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,685.24x = 51,791,899,632.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,791,899,632.95/255,685.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,561.16

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