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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,997.64, 353,276.16 and 148,630.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,997.64, 353,276.16 and 148,630.52 is: 205,109.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,997.64 : 353,276.16 = 148,630.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,997.64/353,276.16 = 148,630.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,997.64x = 353,276.16 × 148,630.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,997.64x = 52,507,619,364.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,507,619,364.40/255,997.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,109.78

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