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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,441.48, 352,509.16 and 148,073.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,441.48, 352,509.16 and 148,073.84 is: 204,341.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,441.48 : 352,509.16 = 148,073.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,441.48/352,509.16 = 148,073.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,441.48x = 352,509.16 × 148,073.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,441.48x = 52,197,384,956.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,197,384,956.37/255,441.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,341.85

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