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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,879.08, 352,999.00 and 148,386.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,879.08, 352,999.00 and 148,386.87 is: 204,707.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,879.08 : 352,999.00 = 148,386.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,879.08/352,999.00 = 148,386.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,879.08x = 352,999.00 × 148,386.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,879.08x = 52,380,414,216.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,380,414,216.20/255,879.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,707.69

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