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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,447.03, 348,410.69 and 160,575.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,447.03, 348,410.69 and 160,575.26 is: 221,615.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,447.03 : 348,410.69 = 160,575.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,447.03/348,410.69 = 160,575.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,447.03x = 348,410.69 × 160,575.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,447.03x = 55,946,137,602.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,946,137,602.18/252,447.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,615.35

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