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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,418.53, 352,477.44 and 148,050.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,418.53, 352,477.44 and 148,050.78 is: 204,310.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,418.53 : 352,477.44 = 148,050.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,418.53/352,477.44 = 148,050.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,418.53x = 352,477.44 × 148,050.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,418.53x = 52,184,559,924.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,184,559,924.40/255,418.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,310.00

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