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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,476.20, 352,557.24 and 148,108.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,476.20, 352,557.24 and 148,108.48 is: 204,389.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,476.20 : 352,557.24 = 148,108.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,476.20/352,557.24 = 148,108.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,476.20x = 352,557.24 × 148,108.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,476.20x = 52,216,716,929.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,216,716,929.40/255,476.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,389.75

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