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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,836.26, 352,983.18 and 165,196.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,836.26, 352,983.18 and 165,196.05 is: 227,924.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,836.26 : 352,983.18 = 165,196.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,836.26/352,983.18 = 165,196.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,836.26x = 352,983.18 × 165,196.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,836.26x = 58,311,427,052.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,311,427,052.44/255,836.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,924.79

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