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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,919.12, 353,281.63 and 165,319.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,919.12, 353,281.63 and 165,319.26 is: 228,213.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,919.12 : 353,281.63 = 165,319.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,919.12/353,281.63 = 165,319.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,919.12x = 353,281.63 × 165,319.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,919.12x = 58,404,257,643.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,404,257,643.19/255,919.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,213.73

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