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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,622.80, 383,434.20 and 148,897.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,622.80, 383,434.20 and 148,897.20 is: 223,345.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,622.80 : 383,434.20 = 148,897.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,622.80/383,434.20 = 148,897.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,622.80x = 383,434.20 × 148,897.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,622.80x = 57,092,278,764.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,092,278,764.24/255,622.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,345.80

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