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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,888.23, 353,011.61 and 148,396.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,888.23, 353,011.61 and 148,396.02 is: 204,720.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,888.23 : 353,011.61 = 148,396.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,888.23/353,011.61 = 148,396.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,888.23x = 353,011.61 × 148,396.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,888.23x = 52,385,517,195.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,385,517,195.81/255,888.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,720.31

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