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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,444.24, 352,511.10 and 148,011.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,444.24, 352,511.10 and 148,011.96 is: 204,255.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,444.24 : 352,511.10 = 148,011.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,444.24/352,511.10 = 148,011.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,444.24x = 352,511.10 × 148,011.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,444.24x = 52,175,858,832.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,175,858,832.76/255,444.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,255.37

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