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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,616.49, 352,709.25 and 148,165.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,616.49, 352,709.25 and 148,165.52 is: 204,444.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,616.49 : 352,709.25 = 148,165.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,616.49/352,709.25 = 148,165.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,616.49x = 352,709.25 × 148,165.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,616.49x = 52,259,349,435.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,259,349,435.06/255,616.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,444.36

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