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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,913.69, 349,183.61 and 162,308.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,913.69, 349,183.61 and 162,308.71 is: 224,090.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,913.69 : 349,183.61 = 162,308.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,913.69/349,183.61 = 162,308.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,913.69x = 349,183.61 × 162,308.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,913.69x = 56,675,541,292.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,675,541,292.24/252,913.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,090.44

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