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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,480.20, 352,562.76 and 148,112.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,480.20, 352,562.76 and 148,112.48 is: 204,395.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,480.20 : 352,562.76 = 148,112.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,480.20/352,562.76 = 148,112.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,480.20x = 352,562.76 × 148,112.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,480.20x = 52,218,944,739.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,218,944,739.24/255,480.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,395.27

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