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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,582.16, 348,601.08 and 162,040.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,582.16, 348,601.08 and 162,040.36 is: 223,639.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,582.16 : 348,601.08 = 162,040.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,582.16/348,601.08 = 162,040.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,582.16x = 348,601.08 × 162,040.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,582.16x = 56,487,444,499.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,487,444,499.59/252,582.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,639.88

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