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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,589.47, 352,713.48 and 148,221.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,589.47, 352,713.48 and 148,221.77 is: 204,546.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,589.47 : 352,713.48 = 148,221.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,589.47/352,713.48 = 148,221.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,589.47x = 352,713.48 × 148,221.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,589.47x = 52,279,816,308.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,279,816,308.46/255,589.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,546.05

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