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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,709.51, 348,592.93 and 163,285.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,709.51, 348,592.93 and 163,285.51 is: 225,239.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,709.51 : 348,592.93 = 163,285.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,709.51/348,592.93 = 163,285.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,709.51x = 348,592.93 × 163,285.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,709.51x = 56,920,174,357.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,920,174,357.44/252,709.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,239.54

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