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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,440.94, 348,266.80 and 161,780.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,440.94, 348,266.80 and 161,780.24 is: 223,191.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,440.94 : 348,266.80 = 161,780.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,440.94/348,266.80 = 161,780.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,440.94x = 348,266.80 × 161,780.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,440.94x = 56,342,687,560.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,342,687,560.92/252,440.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,191.56

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