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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,441.24, 352,506.96 and 148,008.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,441.24, 352,506.96 and 148,008.96 is: 204,251.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,441.24 : 352,506.96 = 148,008.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,441.24/352,506.96 = 148,008.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,441.24x = 352,506.96 × 148,008.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,441.24x = 52,174,188,542.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,174,188,542.36/255,441.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,251.23

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