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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,881.24, 353,118.45 and 148,453.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,881.24, 353,118.45 and 148,453.10 is: 204,866.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,881.24 : 353,118.45 = 148,453.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,881.24/353,118.45 = 148,453.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,881.24x = 353,118.45 × 148,453.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,881.24x = 52,421,526,804.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,421,526,804.10/255,881.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,866.63

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