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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,469.19, 352,547.57 and 148,101.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,469.19, 352,547.57 and 148,101.46 is: 204,380.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,469.19 : 352,547.57 = 148,101.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,469.19/352,547.57 = 148,101.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,469.19x = 352,547.57 × 148,101.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,469.19x = 52,212,809,325.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,212,809,325.34/255,469.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,380.07

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