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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,442.74, 352,509.03 and 148,010.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,442.74, 352,509.03 and 148,010.46 is: 204,253.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,442.74 : 352,509.03 = 148,010.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,442.74/352,509.03 = 148,010.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,442.74x = 352,509.03 × 148,010.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,442.74x = 52,175,023,684.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,175,023,684.45/255,442.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,253.30

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