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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,861.48, 379,424.70 and 164,094.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,861.48, 379,424.70 and 164,094.12 is: 246,227.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,861.48 : 379,424.70 = 164,094.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,861.48/379,424.70 = 164,094.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,861.48x = 379,424.70 × 164,094.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,861.48x = 62,261,362,252.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,261,362,252.76/252,861.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,227.15

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