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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,924.54, 354,526.27 and 148,044.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,924.54, 354,526.27 and 148,044.75 is: 204,284.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,924.54 : 354,526.27 = 148,044.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,924.54/354,526.27 = 148,044.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,924.54x = 354,526.27 × 148,044.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,924.54x = 52,485,753,010.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,485,753,010.58/256,924.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,284.70

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