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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,231.91, 353,573.19 and 148,780.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,231.91, 353,573.19 and 148,780.96 is: 205,302.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,231.91 : 353,573.19 = 148,780.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,231.91/353,573.19 = 148,780.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,231.91x = 353,573.19 × 148,780.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,231.91x = 52,604,957,754.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,604,957,754.53/256,231.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,302.13

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