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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,471.63, 352,550.96 and 148,103.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,471.63, 352,550.96 and 148,103.90 is: 204,383.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,471.63 : 352,550.96 = 148,103.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,471.63/352,550.96 = 148,103.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,471.63x = 352,550.96 × 148,103.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,471.63x = 52,214,169,621.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,214,169,621.47/255,471.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,383.44

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