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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,973, 353,199 and 148,518.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,973, 353,199 and 148,518.40 is: 204,930.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,973 : 353,199 = 148,518.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,973/353,199 = 148,518.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,973x = 353,199 × 148,518.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,973x = 52,456,550,361.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,456,550,361.60/255,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,930.01

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