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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,492.56, 352,583.40 and 148,070

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,492.56, 352,583.40 and 148,070 is: 204,338.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,492.56 : 352,583.40 = 148,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,492.56/352,583.40 = 148,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,492.56x = 352,583.40 × 148,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,492.56x = 52,207,024,038
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,207,024,038/255,492.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,338.73

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