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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,725.91, 352,920.97 and 148,295.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,725.91, 352,920.97 and 148,295.00 is: 204,658.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,725.91 : 352,920.97 = 148,295.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,725.91/352,920.97 = 148,295.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,725.91x = 352,920.97 × 148,295.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,725.91x = 52,336,416,730.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,336,416,730.90/255,725.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,658.25

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