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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,914.76, 348,868.08 and 162,240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,914.76, 348,868.08 and 162,240.12 is: 223,792.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,914.76 : 348,868.08 = 162,240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,914.76/348,868.08 = 162,240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,914.76x = 348,868.08 × 162,240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,914.76x = 56,600,399,163.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,600,399,163.37/252,914.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,792.39

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