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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,665.84, 352,820.06 and 148,299.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,665.84, 352,820.06 and 148,299.44 is: 204,653.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,665.84 : 352,820.06 = 148,299.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,665.84/352,820.06 = 148,299.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,665.84x = 352,820.06 × 148,299.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,665.84x = 52,323,017,318.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,323,017,318.77/255,665.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,653.92

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