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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,912.69, 349,182.23 and 162,307.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,912.69, 349,182.23 and 162,307.71 is: 224,089.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,912.69 : 349,182.23 = 162,307.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,912.69/349,182.23 = 162,307.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,912.69x = 349,182.23 × 162,307.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,912.69x = 56,674,967,312.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,674,967,312.45/252,912.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,089.06

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