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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,167.52, 348,024.42 and 161,538.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,167.52, 348,024.42 and 161,538.24 is: 222,944.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,167.52 : 348,024.42 = 161,538.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,167.52/348,024.42 = 161,538.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,167.52x = 348,024.42 × 161,538.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,167.52x = 56,219,252,283.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,219,252,283.82/252,167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,944.07

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