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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,753.82, 352,941.78 and 148,387.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,753.82, 352,941.78 and 148,387.78 is: 204,776.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,753.82 : 352,941.78 = 148,387.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,753.82/352,941.78 = 148,387.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,753.82x = 352,941.78 × 148,387.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,753.82x = 52,372,247,203.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,372,247,203.45/255,753.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,776.01

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