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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,645.84, 352,792.44 and 148,279.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,645.84, 352,792.44 and 148,279.44 is: 204,626.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,645.84 : 352,792.44 = 148,279.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,645.84/352,792.44 = 148,279.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,645.84x = 352,792.44 × 148,279.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,645.84x = 52,311,865,439.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,311,865,439.43/255,645.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,626.31

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