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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,234.39, 347,886.48 and 161,598.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,234.39, 347,886.48 and 161,598.72 is: 222,880.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,234.39 : 347,886.48 = 161,598.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,234.39/347,886.48 = 161,598.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,234.39x = 347,886.48 × 161,598.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,234.39x = 56,218,009,873.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,218,009,873.31/252,234.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,880.04

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