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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,183.70, 353,506.14 and 148,733.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,183.70, 353,506.14 and 148,733.55 is: 205,236.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,183.70 : 353,506.14 = 148,733.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,183.70/353,506.14 = 148,733.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,183.70x = 353,506.14 × 148,733.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,183.70x = 52,578,223,149.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,578,223,149.00/256,183.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,236.42

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