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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,727.91, 352,923.73 and 148,297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,727.91, 352,923.73 and 148,297 is: 204,661.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,727.91 : 352,923.73 = 148,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,727.91/352,923.73 = 148,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,727.91x = 352,923.73 × 148,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,727.91x = 52,337,530,387.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,337,530,387.81/255,727.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,661.00

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