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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,921.69, 349,194.65 and 162,316.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,921.69, 349,194.65 and 162,316.71 is: 224,101.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,921.69 : 349,194.65 = 162,316.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,921.69/349,194.65 = 162,316.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,921.69x = 349,194.65 × 162,316.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,921.69x = 56,680,125,926.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,680,125,926.02/252,921.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,101.48

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