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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,441.03, 352,508.49 and 148,073.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,441.03, 352,508.49 and 148,073.28 is: 204,341.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,441.03 : 352,508.49 = 148,073.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,441.03/352,508.49 = 148,073.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,441.03x = 352,508.49 × 148,073.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,441.03x = 52,197,088,342.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,197,088,342.15/255,441.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,341.05

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