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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,190.50, 382,657.05 and 148,608.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,190.50, 382,657.05 and 148,608.90 is: 222,838.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,190.50 : 382,657.05 = 148,608.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,190.50/382,657.05 = 148,608.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,190.50x = 382,657.05 × 148,608.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,190.50x = 56,866,243,277.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,866,243,277.75/255,190.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,838.40

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