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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,471.18, 352,550.34 and 148,103.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,471.18, 352,550.34 and 148,103.46 is: 204,382.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,471.18 : 352,550.34 = 148,103.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,471.18/352,550.34 = 148,103.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,471.18x = 352,550.34 × 148,103.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,471.18x = 52,213,925,178.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,213,925,178.18/255,471.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,382.84

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