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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,955.82, 354,637.03 and 148,039.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,955.82, 354,637.03 and 148,039.42 is: 204,316.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,955.82 : 354,637.03 = 148,039.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,955.82/354,637.03 = 148,039.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,955.82x = 354,637.03 × 148,039.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,955.82x = 52,500,259,336.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,500,259,336.49/256,955.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,316.29

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