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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,427.47, 352,489.86 and 148,059.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,427.47, 352,489.86 and 148,059.81 is: 204,322.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,427.47 : 352,489.86 = 148,059.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,427.47/352,489.86 = 148,059.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,427.47x = 352,489.86 × 148,059.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,427.47x = 52,189,581,698.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,189,581,698.53/255,427.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,322.51

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