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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,735.56, 352,845.83 and 145,352.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,735.56, 352,845.83 and 145,352.67 is: 200,547.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,735.56 : 352,845.83 = 145,352.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,735.56/352,845.83 = 145,352.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,735.56x = 352,845.83 × 145,352.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,735.56x = 51,287,082,762.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,287,082,762.10/255,735.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,547.33

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