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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,246.72, 347,903.55 and 161,611.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,246.72, 347,903.55 and 161,611.14 is: 222,897.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,246.72 : 347,903.55 = 161,611.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,246.72/347,903.55 = 161,611.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,246.72x = 347,903.55 × 161,611.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,246.72x = 56,225,089,325.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,225,089,325.55/252,246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,897.21

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