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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,235.89, 347,888.61 and 161,600.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,235.89, 347,888.61 and 161,600.22 is: 222,882.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,235.89 : 347,888.61 = 161,600.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,235.89/347,888.61 = 161,600.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,235.89x = 347,888.61 × 161,600.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,235.89x = 56,218,875,911.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,218,875,911.49/252,235.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,882.14

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