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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,943.14, 353,314.77 and 165,343.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,943.14, 353,314.77 and 165,343.26 is: 228,246.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,943.14 : 353,314.77 = 165,343.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,943.14/353,314.77 = 165,343.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,943.14x = 353,314.77 × 165,343.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,943.14x = 58,418,215,877.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,418,215,877.95/255,943.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,246.85

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