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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,590.10, 352,714.35 and 148,222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,590.10, 352,714.35 and 148,222.40 is: 204,546.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,590.10 : 352,714.35 = 148,222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,590.10/352,714.35 = 148,222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,590.10x = 352,714.35 × 148,222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,590.10x = 52,280,165,707.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,280,165,707.87/255,590.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,546.91

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