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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,402.62, 352,455.60 and 148,034.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,402.62, 352,455.60 and 148,034.92 is: 204,288.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,402.62 : 352,455.60 = 148,034.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,402.62/352,455.60 = 148,034.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,402.62x = 352,455.60 × 148,034.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,402.62x = 52,175,736,549.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,175,736,549.55/255,402.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,288.18

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