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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257,164.88, 354,891.20 and 148,267.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257,164.88, 354,891.20 and 148,267.06 is: 204,610.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257,164.88 : 354,891.20 = 148,267.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257,164.88/354,891.20 = 148,267.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257,164.88x = 354,891.20 × 148,267.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257,164.88x = 52,618,673,215.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,618,673,215.31/257,164.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,610.65

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