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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,747.81, 352,933.49 and 148,381.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,747.81, 352,933.49 and 148,381.77 is: 204,767.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,747.81 : 352,933.49 = 148,381.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,747.81/352,933.49 = 148,381.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,747.81x = 352,933.49 × 148,381.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,747.81x = 52,368,895,938.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,368,895,938.48/255,747.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,767.72

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