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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,468.18, 352,546.20 and 148,100.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,468.18, 352,546.20 and 148,100.46 is: 204,378.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,468.18 : 352,546.20 = 148,100.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,468.18/352,546.20 = 148,100.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,468.18x = 352,546.20 × 148,100.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,468.18x = 52,212,254,391.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,212,254,391.25/255,468.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,378.70

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