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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,596.10, 352,722.63 and 148,228.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,596.10, 352,722.63 and 148,228.41 is: 204,555.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,596.10 : 352,722.63 = 148,228.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,596.10/352,722.63 = 148,228.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,596.10x = 352,722.63 × 148,228.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,596.10x = 52,283,514,615.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,283,514,615.92/255,596.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,555.21

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