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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,591.18, 352,716.12 and 148,223.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,591.18, 352,716.12 and 148,223.62 is: 204,548.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,591.18 : 352,716.12 = 148,223.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,591.18/352,716.12 = 148,223.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,591.18x = 352,716.12 × 148,223.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,591.18x = 52,280,860,579.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,280,860,579.65/255,591.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,548.77

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