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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,512.19, 348,466.64 and 161,868.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,512.19, 348,466.64 and 161,868.11 is: 223,377.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,512.19 : 348,466.64 = 161,868.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,512.19/348,466.64 = 161,868.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,512.19x = 348,466.64 × 161,868.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,512.19x = 56,405,633,863.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,405,633,863.18/252,512.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,377.86

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