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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,429.48, 352,492.62 and 148,061.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,429.48, 352,492.62 and 148,061.82 is: 204,325.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,429.48 : 352,492.62 = 148,061.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,429.48/352,492.62 = 148,061.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,429.48x = 352,492.62 × 148,061.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,429.48x = 52,190,698,853.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,190,698,853.77/255,429.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,325.28

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