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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,815.46, 352,939.41 and 148,346.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,815.46, 352,939.41 and 148,346.28 is: 204,668.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,815.46 : 352,939.41 = 148,346.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,815.46/352,939.41 = 148,346.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,815.46x = 352,939.41 × 148,346.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,815.46x = 52,357,248,538.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,357,248,538.89/255,815.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,668.04

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