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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,050.24, 347,902.68 and 164,847.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,050.24, 347,902.68 and 164,847.72 is: 227,537.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,050.24 : 347,902.68 = 164,847.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,050.24/347,902.68 = 164,847.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,050.24x = 347,902.68 × 164,847.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,050.24x = 57,350,963,579.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,350,963,579.89/252,050.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,537.83

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