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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,683.73, 352,765.36 and 148,232.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,683.73, 352,765.36 and 148,232.32 is: 204,515.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,683.73 : 352,765.36 = 148,232.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,683.73/352,765.36 = 148,232.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,683.73x = 352,765.36 × 148,232.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,683.73x = 52,291,226,987.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,291,226,987.27/255,683.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,515.27

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