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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,400.36, 352,452.50 and 148,032.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,400.36, 352,452.50 and 148,032.67 is: 204,285.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,400.36 : 352,452.50 = 148,032.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,400.36/352,452.50 = 148,032.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,400.36x = 352,452.50 × 148,032.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,400.36x = 52,174,484,623.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,174,484,623.18/255,400.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,285.09

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