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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,193.19, 348,072.89 and 161,588.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,193.19, 348,072.89 and 161,588.21 is: 223,021.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,193.19 : 348,072.89 = 161,588.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,193.19/348,072.89 = 161,588.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,193.19x = 348,072.89 × 161,588.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,193.19x = 56,244,472,696.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,244,472,696.32/252,193.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,021.38

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