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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,395.62, 348,343.67 and 161,853.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,395.62, 348,343.67 and 161,853.82 is: 223,382.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,395.62 : 348,343.67 = 161,853.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,395.62/348,343.67 = 161,853.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,395.62x = 348,343.67 × 161,853.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,395.62x = 56,380,753,662.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,380,753,662.32/252,395.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,382.46

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