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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,749.81, 352,936.25 and 148,383.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,749.81, 352,936.25 and 148,383.77 is: 204,770.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,749.81 : 352,936.25 = 148,383.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,749.81/352,936.25 = 148,383.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,749.81x = 352,936.25 × 148,383.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,749.81x = 52,370,011,344.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,370,011,344.66/255,749.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,770.48

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