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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,926.94, 349,201.89 and 162,321.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,926.94, 349,201.89 and 162,321.96 is: 224,108.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,926.94 : 349,201.89 = 162,321.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,926.94/349,201.89 = 162,321.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,926.94x = 349,201.89 × 162,321.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,926.94x = 56,683,135,220.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,683,135,220.50/252,926.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,108.73

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