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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,905.49, 353,035.38 and 148,413.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,905.49, 353,035.38 and 148,413.27 is: 204,744.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,905.49 : 353,035.38 = 148,413.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,905.49/353,035.38 = 148,413.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,905.49x = 353,035.38 × 148,413.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,905.49x = 52,395,135,171.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,395,135,171.49/255,905.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,744.08

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