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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,465.06, 352,541.88 and 148,097.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,465.06, 352,541.88 and 148,097.33 is: 204,374.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,465.06 : 352,541.88 = 148,097.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,465.06/352,541.88 = 148,097.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,465.06x = 352,541.88 × 148,097.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,465.06x = 52,210,512,022.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,210,512,022.54/255,465.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,374.38

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