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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,439.68, 352,506.86 and 148,072.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,439.68, 352,506.86 and 148,072.16 is: 204,339.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,439.68 : 352,506.86 = 148,072.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,439.68/352,506.86 = 148,072.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,439.68x = 352,506.86 × 148,072.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,439.68x = 52,196,449,672.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,196,449,672.12/255,439.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,339.63

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