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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,664.84, 352,818.68 and 148,298.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,664.84, 352,818.68 and 148,298.44 is: 204,652.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,664.84 : 352,818.68 = 148,298.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,664.84/352,818.68 = 148,298.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,664.84x = 352,818.68 × 148,298.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,664.84x = 52,322,459,846.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,322,459,846.86/255,664.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,652.54

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