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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,264.24, 353,624.28 and 148,816.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,264.24, 353,624.28 and 148,816.60 is: 205,355.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,264.24 : 353,624.28 = 148,816.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,264.24/353,624.28 = 148,816.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,264.24x = 353,624.28 × 148,816.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,264.24x = 52,625,163,027.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,625,163,027.05/256,264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,355.08

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