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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,170.69, 353,514.20 and 148,767.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,170.69, 353,514.20 and 148,767.12 is: 205,297.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,170.69 : 353,514.20 = 148,767.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,170.69/353,514.20 = 148,767.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,170.69x = 353,514.20 × 148,767.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,170.69x = 52,591,288,669.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,591,288,669.27/256,170.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,297.84

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