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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,614.37, 352,749.23 and 148,248.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,614.37, 352,749.23 and 148,248.06 is: 204,583.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,614.37 : 352,749.23 = 148,248.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,614.37/352,749.23 = 148,248.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,614.37x = 352,749.23 × 148,248.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,614.37x = 52,294,389,013.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,294,389,013.99/255,614.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,583.13

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