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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,399.86, 352,451.81 and 148,032.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,399.86, 352,451.81 and 148,032.18 is: 204,284.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,399.86 : 352,451.81 = 148,032.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,399.86/352,451.81 = 148,032.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,399.86x = 352,451.81 × 148,032.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,399.86x = 52,174,209,779.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,174,209,779.25/255,399.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,284.41

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