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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,616.62, 352,752.34 and 148,250.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,616.62, 352,752.34 and 148,250.32 is: 204,586.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,616.62 : 352,752.34 = 148,250.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,616.62/352,752.34 = 148,250.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,616.62x = 352,752.34 × 148,250.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,616.62x = 52,295,647,285.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,295,647,285.75/255,616.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,586.26

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