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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,244.28, 347,900.14 and 161,608.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,244.28, 347,900.14 and 161,608.64 is: 222,893.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,244.28 : 347,900.14 = 161,608.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,244.28/347,900.14 = 161,608.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,244.28x = 347,900.14 × 161,608.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,244.28x = 56,223,668,481.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,223,668,481.21/252,244.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,893.73

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