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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,400.31, 352,452.41 and 148,032.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,400.31, 352,452.41 and 148,032.62 is: 204,285.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,400.31 : 352,452.41 = 148,032.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,400.31/352,452.41 = 148,032.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,400.31x = 352,452.41 × 148,032.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,400.31x = 52,174,453,677.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,174,453,677.61/255,400.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,285.01

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