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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,923.19, 349,196.72 and 162,318.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,923.19, 349,196.72 and 162,318.21 is: 224,103.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,923.19 : 349,196.72 = 162,318.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,923.19/349,196.72 = 162,318.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,923.19x = 349,196.72 × 162,318.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,923.19x = 56,680,985,716.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,680,985,716.68/252,923.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,103.55

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