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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,467.37, 352,545.07 and 148,099.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,467.37, 352,545.07 and 148,099.65 is: 204,377.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,467.37 : 352,545.07 = 148,099.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,467.37/352,545.07 = 148,099.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,467.37x = 352,545.07 × 148,099.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,467.37x = 52,211,801,476.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,211,801,476.23/255,467.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,377.57

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