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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,445.74, 352,513.17 and 148,013.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,445.74, 352,513.17 and 148,013.46 is: 204,257.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,445.74 : 352,513.17 = 148,013.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,445.74/352,513.17 = 148,013.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,445.74x = 352,513.17 × 148,013.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,445.74x = 52,176,693,987.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,176,693,987.27/255,445.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,257.44

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