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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,501.17, 352,513.56 and 148,050.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,501.17, 352,513.56 and 148,050.45 is: 204,264.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,501.17 : 352,513.56 = 148,050.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,501.17/352,513.56 = 148,050.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,501.17x = 352,513.56 × 148,050.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,501.17x = 52,189,791,189.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,189,791,189.10/255,501.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,264.39

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