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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,399.55, 352,451.38 and 148,031.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,399.55, 352,451.38 and 148,031.86 is: 204,283.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,399.55 : 352,451.38 = 148,031.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,399.55/352,451.38 = 148,031.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,399.55x = 352,451.38 × 148,031.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,399.55x = 52,174,032,970.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,174,032,970.89/255,399.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,283.97

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