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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,611.62, 352,745.44 and 148,245.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,611.62, 352,745.44 and 148,245.31 is: 204,579.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,611.62 : 352,745.44 = 148,245.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,611.62/352,745.44 = 148,245.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,611.62x = 352,745.44 × 148,245.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,611.62x = 52,292,856,362.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,292,856,362.66/255,611.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,579.34

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