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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,389.12, 348,334.70 and 161,847.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,389.12, 348,334.70 and 161,847.32 is: 223,373.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,389.12 : 348,334.70 = 161,847.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,389.12/348,334.70 = 161,847.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,389.12x = 348,334.70 × 161,847.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,389.12x = 56,377,035,107.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,377,035,107.09/252,389.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,373.48

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