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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,610.37, 352,743.71 and 148,244.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,610.37, 352,743.71 and 148,244.06 is: 204,577.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,610.37 : 352,743.71 = 148,244.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,610.37/352,743.71 = 148,244.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,610.37x = 352,743.71 × 148,244.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,610.37x = 52,292,159,709.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,292,159,709.86/255,610.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,577.61

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