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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,709.26, 348,592.59 and 163,285.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,709.26, 348,592.59 and 163,285.26 is: 225,239.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,709.26 : 348,592.59 = 163,285.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,709.26/348,592.59 = 163,285.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,709.26x = 348,592.59 × 163,285.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,709.26x = 56,920,031,692.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,920,031,692.22/252,709.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,239.20

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