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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,472.74, 352,535.37 and 148,023.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,472.74, 352,535.37 and 148,023.63 is: 204,262.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,472.74 : 352,535.37 = 148,023.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,472.74/352,535.37 = 148,023.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,472.74x = 352,535.37 × 148,023.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,472.74x = 52,183,565,170.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,183,565,170.79/255,472.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,262.75

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