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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,923.04, 354,524.21 and 148,043.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,923.04, 354,524.21 and 148,043.24 is: 204,282.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,923.04 : 354,524.21 = 148,043.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,923.04/354,524.21 = 148,043.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,923.04x = 354,524.21 × 148,043.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,923.04x = 52,484,912,706.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,484,912,706.84/256,923.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,282.62

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