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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,044.64, 353,284.92 and 148,552.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,044.64, 353,284.92 and 148,552.32 is: 204,969.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,044.64 : 353,284.92 = 148,552.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,044.64/353,284.92 = 148,552.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,044.64x = 353,284.92 × 148,552.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,044.64x = 52,481,294,487.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,481,294,487.01/256,044.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,969.32

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