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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,440.68, 352,508.24 and 148,073.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,440.68, 352,508.24 and 148,073.16 is: 204,341.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,440.68 : 352,508.24 = 148,073.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,440.68/352,508.24 = 148,073.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,440.68x = 352,508.24 × 148,073.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,440.68x = 52,197,009,022.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,197,009,022.84/255,440.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,341.02

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