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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,679.56, 352,828.17 and 148,254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,679.56, 352,828.17 and 148,254.12 is: 204,585.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,679.56 : 352,828.17 = 148,254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,679.56/352,828.17 = 148,254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,679.56x = 352,828.17 × 148,254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,679.56x = 52,308,229,854.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,308,229,854.56/255,679.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,585.11

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