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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,399.37, 352,451.12 and 148,031.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,399.37, 352,451.12 and 148,031.68 is: 204,283.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,399.37 : 352,451.12 = 148,031.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,399.37/352,451.12 = 148,031.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,399.37x = 352,451.12 × 148,031.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,399.37x = 52,173,928,909.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,173,928,909.07/255,399.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,283.71

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