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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,353.26, 348,159.56 and 161,759.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,353.26, 348,159.56 and 161,759.18 is: 223,171.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,353.26 : 348,159.56 = 161,759.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,353.26/348,159.56 = 161,759.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,353.26x = 348,159.56 × 161,759.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,353.26x = 56,318,004,934.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,318,004,934.76/252,353.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,171.30

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