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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,961.24, 347,584.04 and 161,244.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,961.24, 347,584.04 and 161,244.48 is: 222,439.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,961.24 : 347,584.04 = 161,244.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,961.24/347,584.04 = 161,244.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,961.24x = 347,584.04 × 161,244.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,961.24x = 56,046,008,887.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,046,008,887.98/251,961.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,439.01

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