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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,712.76, 348,597.42 and 163,288.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,712.76, 348,597.42 and 163,288.76 is: 225,244.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,712.76 : 348,597.42 = 163,288.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,712.76/348,597.42 = 163,288.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,712.76x = 348,597.42 × 163,288.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,712.76x = 56,922,040,451.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,922,040,451.00/252,712.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,244.03

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