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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,471.62, 352,533.83 and 148,022.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,471.62, 352,533.83 and 148,022.49 is: 204,261.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,471.62 : 352,533.83 = 148,022.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,471.62/352,533.83 = 148,022.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,471.62x = 352,533.83 × 148,022.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,471.62x = 52,182,934,585.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,182,934,585.72/255,471.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,261.18

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