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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,754.82, 352,943.16 and 148,388.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,754.82, 352,943.16 and 148,388.78 is: 204,777.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,754.82 : 352,943.16 = 148,388.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,754.82/352,943.16 = 148,388.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,754.82x = 352,943.16 × 148,388.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,754.82x = 52,372,804,921.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,372,804,921.74/255,754.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,777.39

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