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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,505.23, 352,519.16 and 148,054.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,505.23, 352,519.16 and 148,054.50 is: 204,269.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,505.23 : 352,519.16 = 148,054.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,505.23/352,519.16 = 148,054.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,505.23x = 352,519.16 × 148,054.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,505.23x = 52,192,048,344.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,192,048,344.36/255,505.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,269.98

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