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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,710.26, 348,593.97 and 163,286.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,710.26, 348,593.97 and 163,286.26 is: 225,240.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,710.26 : 348,593.97 = 163,286.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,710.26/348,593.97 = 163,286.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,710.26x = 348,593.97 × 163,286.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,710.26x = 56,920,605,619.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,920,605,619.85/252,710.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,240.58

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