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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,957.76, 353,150.85 and 165,317.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,957.76, 353,150.85 and 165,317.55 is: 228,092.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,957.76 : 353,150.85 = 165,317.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,957.76/353,150.85 = 165,317.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,957.76x = 353,150.85 × 165,317.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,957.76x = 58,382,033,302.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,382,033,302.42/255,957.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,092.45

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