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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,531.21, 352,633.10 and 148,163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,531.21, 352,633.10 and 148,163.52 is: 204,465.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,531.21 : 352,633.10 = 148,163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,531.21/352,633.10 = 148,163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,531.21x = 352,633.10 × 148,163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,531.21x = 52,247,361,946.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,247,361,946.07/255,531.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,465.68

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