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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,610.87, 352,744.40 and 148,244.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,610.87, 352,744.40 and 148,244.56 is: 204,578.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,610.87 : 352,744.40 = 148,244.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,610.87/352,744.40 = 148,244.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,610.87x = 352,744.40 × 148,244.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,610.87x = 52,292,438,370.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,292,438,370.46/255,610.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,578.30

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