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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,381.96, 348,089.40 and 161,746.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,381.96, 348,089.40 and 161,746.34 is: 223,083.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,381.96 : 348,089.40 = 161,746.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,381.96/348,089.40 = 161,746.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,381.96x = 348,089.40 × 161,746.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,381.96x = 56,302,184,702.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,302,184,702.35/252,381.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,083.24

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