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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,582.04, 352,704.66 and 148,215.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,582.04, 352,704.66 and 148,215.82 is: 204,538.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,582.04 : 352,704.66 = 148,215.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,582.04/352,704.66 = 148,215.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,582.04x = 352,704.66 × 148,215.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,582.04x = 52,276,410,399.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,276,410,399.72/255,582.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,538.67

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