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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,400.71, 352,452.98 and 148,033.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,400.71, 352,452.98 and 148,033.02 is: 204,285.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,400.71 : 352,452.98 = 148,033.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,400.71/352,452.98 = 148,033.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,400.71x = 352,452.98 × 148,033.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,400.71x = 52,174,678,297.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,174,678,297.23/255,400.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,285.56

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