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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,733.16, 352,930.98 and 148,302.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,733.16, 352,930.98 and 148,302.26 is: 204,668.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,733.16 : 352,930.98 = 148,302.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,733.16/352,930.98 = 148,302.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,733.16x = 352,930.98 × 148,302.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,733.16x = 52,340,461,958.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,340,461,958.01/255,733.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,668.26

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