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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,923.76, 349,197.50 and 162,318.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,923.76, 349,197.50 and 162,318.78 is: 224,104.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,923.76 : 349,197.50 = 162,318.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,923.76/349,197.50 = 162,318.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,923.76x = 349,197.50 × 162,318.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,923.76x = 56,681,312,179.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,681,312,179.05/252,923.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,104.34

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