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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,506.23, 352,520.54 and 148,055.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,506.23, 352,520.54 and 148,055.50 is: 204,271.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,506.23 : 352,520.54 = 148,055.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,506.23/352,520.54 = 148,055.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,506.23x = 352,520.54 × 148,055.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,506.23x = 52,192,604,809.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,192,604,809.97/255,506.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,271.36

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