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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,431.48, 352,495.38 and 148,063.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,431.48, 352,495.38 and 148,063.82 is: 204,328.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,431.48 : 352,495.38 = 148,063.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,431.48/352,495.38 = 148,063.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,431.48x = 352,495.38 × 148,063.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,431.48x = 52,191,812,495.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,191,812,495.15/255,431.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,328.04

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