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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,909.72, 353,225.70 and 148,514.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,909.72, 353,225.70 and 148,514.34 is: 204,990.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,909.72 : 353,225.70 = 148,514.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,909.72/353,225.70 = 148,514.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,909.72x = 353,225.70 × 148,514.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,909.72x = 52,459,081,706.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,459,081,706.54/255,909.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,990.58

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