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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,609.24, 352,742.15 and 148,242.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,609.24, 352,742.15 and 148,242.93 is: 204,576.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,609.24 : 352,742.15 = 148,242.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,609.24/352,742.15 = 148,242.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,609.24x = 352,742.15 × 148,242.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,609.24x = 52,291,530,221.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,291,530,221.11/255,609.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,576.06

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