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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,476.69, 352,557.92 and 148,108.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,476.69, 352,557.92 and 148,108.96 is: 204,390.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,476.69 : 352,557.92 = 148,108.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,476.69/352,557.92 = 148,108.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,476.69x = 352,557.92 × 148,108.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,476.69x = 52,216,986,870.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,216,986,870.96/255,476.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,390.42

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