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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,014.46, 351,722.25 and 164,385.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,014.46, 351,722.25 and 164,385.18 is: 226,724.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,014.46 : 351,722.25 = 164,385.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,014.46/351,722.25 = 164,385.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,014.46x = 351,722.25 × 164,385.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,014.46x = 57,817,925,376.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,817,925,376.26/255,014.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,724.11

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