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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,797.33, 353,026.62 and 162,727.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,797.33, 353,026.62 and 162,727.61 is: 224,580.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,797.33 : 353,026.62 = 162,727.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,797.33/353,026.62 = 162,727.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,797.33x = 353,026.62 × 162,727.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,797.33x = 57,447,176,373.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,447,176,373.85/255,797.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,580.83

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