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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,442.03, 352,509.87 and 148,074.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,442.03, 352,509.87 and 148,074.28 is: 204,342.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,442.03 : 352,509.87 = 148,074.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,442.03/352,509.87 = 148,074.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,442.03x = 352,509.87 × 148,074.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,442.03x = 52,197,645,193.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,197,645,193.14/255,442.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,342.43

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