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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,844.98, 348,874.62 and 161,001.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,844.98, 348,874.62 and 161,001.24 is: 222,148.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,844.98 : 348,874.62 = 161,001.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,844.98/348,874.62 = 161,001.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,844.98x = 348,874.62 × 161,001.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,844.98x = 56,169,246,424.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,169,246,424.53/252,844.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,148.95

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