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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,615.62, 352,750.96 and 148,249.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,615.62, 352,750.96 and 148,249.32 is: 204,584.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,615.62 : 352,750.96 = 148,249.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,615.62/352,750.96 = 148,249.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,615.62x = 352,750.96 × 148,249.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,615.62x = 52,295,089,949.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,295,089,949.35/255,615.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,584.88

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