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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,617.48, 352,710.63 and 148,166.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,617.48, 352,710.63 and 148,166.52 is: 204,445.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,617.48 : 352,710.63 = 148,166.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,617.48/352,710.63 = 148,166.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,617.48x = 352,710.63 × 148,166.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,617.48x = 52,259,906,614.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,259,906,614.11/255,617.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,445.75

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