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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,925.32, 353,106.04 and 165,285.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,925.32, 353,106.04 and 165,285.12 is: 228,047.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,925.32 : 353,106.04 = 165,285.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,925.32/353,106.04 = 165,285.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,925.32x = 353,106.04 × 165,285.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,925.32x = 58,363,174,194.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,363,174,194.12/255,925.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,047.67

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