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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,505.17, 352,519.08 and 148,054.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,505.17, 352,519.08 and 148,054.44 is: 204,269.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,505.17 : 352,519.08 = 148,054.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,505.17/352,519.08 = 148,054.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,505.17x = 352,519.08 × 148,054.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,505.17x = 52,192,014,978.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,192,014,978.72/255,505.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,269.90

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