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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,924.99, 353,289.75 and 165,325.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,924.99, 353,289.75 and 165,325.14 is: 228,221.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,924.99 : 353,289.75 = 165,325.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,924.99/353,289.75 = 165,325.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,924.99x = 353,289.75 × 165,325.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,924.99x = 58,407,677,379.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,407,677,379.32/255,924.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,221.86

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